Sales Planning & Trade Execution Manager

Job Description Summary 

GoGo squeeZ is seeking a dynamic Sales Planning & Trade Execution Manager to drive innovation in better-for-you snacking. This role focuses on enhancing sales planning and revenue growth management capabilities within the sales team. Acting as a key liaison between field sales, demand planning, and the Revenue Growth Management (RGM) team, the individual will manage trade spend, volume, and growth algorithms for key divisions. Additionally, the position will shape the future growth strategy of the business through strong cross-functional partnerships, while implementing effective trade evaluation, volume planning, and growth plans. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Responsible for leading the evolution of the sales planning process in partnership with key cross functional partners within key divisions  

• Owner of trade management and target progress that aligns with AOP guidance  

• Support the sales financial management monthly process in alignment with demand changes to help institute healthy trade management.  

• Support Enterprise planning and RGM strategies with evaluation of customer impact  

• Partner in pricing and promotional strategies to evolve GGS and deliver profitable volume growth 

• Implement promotional analysis to help maximize trade spending to deliver topline & bottom-line growth targets.  

• Evaluate trade planning systems to be in coherence with financial guidance  

• Partner with S&OP to manage the risk and operations process  

• Manage field sales planning and trade  

Skills and Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field: MBA preferred 

• 5+ years of relative Sales experience required 

• Proven experience in sales planning, financial management, revenue growth management: preferably in the food and beverage industry. 

• Strong leadership, relationship builder, and team management skills. 

• Excellent data analysis and strategic planning abilities.  

• Exceptional communication skills across variety of different levels within the organization from C-suite to analyst.  

• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Working Conditions 

Work is performed in a hybrid office environment and #LI-Hybrid. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week. At times there will be some variation in work hours due to special projects, deadlines and other concerns. Up to 10% business travel may be required. 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Acknowledgement 

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the job. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested management. All requirements are subject to change over time and to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. 

Total Rewards 

• Base Salary: $110,000 - $145,000 

• Bonus opportunity: 15% 

• 20 days PTO 

• 4% match on 401k 

• Health care by Cigna 

• Free Vision & Dental