Job Info

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Kimberly-Clark invented new categories with Kleenex® and Depend®, and we redefined other categories with our Huggies® and U by Kotex® brands. We continue to push the boundaries of engineering, marketing, and sustainable manufacturing to bring new innovations to market. While we started as a paper company almost 150 years ago, today Kimberly-Clark makes the essential products used by more than one billion people around the world every day. Our global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.

CUSTOMER DEVELOPMENT SALES ASSOCIATE

Work Type: Full-time
Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: July 2023

The Associate Customer Business Partner:

• Acts as the Salesperson responsible for partnering with a specific retailer, to create and execute strategies that deliver K-C brand and category growth
• Engage cross functional partners in Finance, Supply Chain, Category Management, Shopper Insights and Shopper Marketing to create joint business plans
• Is tasked with achieving annual sales, profit and share targets
• Is responsible for forecasting base and promotional shipment volume for designated categories
• Demonstrates Analytical and Category Management capabilities
• Understands and leads the execution of the annual business planning process including knowledge of the brand vision and strategy, aligning to the retailer strategy
• Executes routine business reviews and sales performance analysis
• Acts as an active participant in the performance management process including feedback and coaching for top tier performance

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and collaboration skills, demonstrate a natural curiosity to lead while analyzing data to derive insights and recommendations. The candidate will be excited about the opportunity to live and work in multiple U.S. cities and build a career toward future sales leadership.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future

• Solid knowledge of PC based applications (Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree with a preference in business

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Leadership experience during college years

• Ability to relocate within the organization

• Valid driver's license is required

• Proven analytical skills

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