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Channel Director - Walmart

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • Montréal, +1

AI generated summary

  • You need a BA/BS (MBA preferred), 10+ years in CPG sales, leadership skills, strategic thinking, data analysis proficiency, strong communication, and advanced office software skills.
  • You will lead a team, align strategic plans, cultivate senior relationships, ensure sales targets, optimize budgets, and drive innovation across Walmart and discount channels for growth.

Requirements

  • BS/BA required, MBA or Master’s degree preferred
  • Experience in Customer Packaged Goods Industry with Walmart Canada
  • Proven track record of thriving in fast-paced environment with ambiguity
  • 10+ years of CPG Sales, Sales Strategy, or similar discipline experience
  • Leadership experiences with proven track record of developing high performing teams, build strong relationships across functions and ability to influence key decision makers
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to leverage data sources like Nielsen and increase effectiveness at achieving overall strategies in a highly collaborative environment
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills to influence and secure cross-functional support at all levels in the organisation
  • Must have high level analytical skills and finance acumen to build strong business cases for change
  • Office productivity software skills (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, SAP) to use promotion databases, financial reporting, and promotional analysis

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Walmart Canada & Discount channel key account managers team
  • Align the development & implementation of strategic business plans with Walmart Field sales team (Broker)
  • Foster and develop senior level relationships with Walmart and relevant stakeholders in the industry
  • Be a subject matter expert and advocate for Walmart key initiatives within Beiersdorf as well as Discount channel penetration and development
  • Ensure delivery of sales and KPI scorecard metrics for Beiersdorf in Walmart stores
  • Deliver top line and bottom-line growth objectives while achieving brand share gains in your channel
  • Optimize budget for trade, promotions, and shopper marketing programs
  • Lead customer JBP and innovation summits across multiple departments to provide feedback on new item concepts and account opportunities for growth

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Channel Director - Walmart at Beiersdorf?

The main responsibility is to drive profitable sales growth at Walmart while overseeing Field Sales broker partner operations and ensuring the delivery of sales and KPI metrics.

What experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 10 years of experience in CPG Sales, Sales Strategy, or a similar discipline is required, along with experience in the Customer Packaged Goods Industry with Walmart Canada.

Is a specific degree required for this job?

A BS/BA is required, and an MBA or Master's degree is preferred.

What key skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include strong financial acumen, high-level analytical skills, exceptional oral and written communication skills, and proficiency in office productivity software such as PowerPoint and Excel.

How does Beiersdorf approach diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Beiersdorf embraces diversity and values the uniqueness of each individual, fostering a workplace that promotes inclusion, respect, and trust where every team member feels valued and supported.

What kind of work environment can employees expect at Beiersdorf?

Employees can expect a welcoming workplace that encourages personal and professional growth, as well as a collaborative culture that values care, trust, simplicity, and courage.

What type of benefits does Beiersdorf offer to its employees?

Beiersdorf offers a generous and flexible vacation policy, comprehensive wellness and benefits programs, summer Friday hours, and the opportunity to participate in Employee Resource Groups.

Is there a formal program for employee development?

Yes, Beiersdorf cares about personal and professional development and provides a purpose-led environment with the right balance of structure and flexibility for growth.

What is the work model for this position?

The work model is hybrid, involving a mix of in-office collaboration three days a week and remote focused work days.

What role does data play in this job?

Data is crucial for this position; the successful candidate must leverage data sources like Nielsen to inform strategies and improve overall effectiveness in a collaborative environment.

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1882
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For over 140 years, Beiersdorf has been a companion in people’s lives, caring for healthy beautiful skin. With our global core brands NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie and Hansaplast, Beiersdorf is a worldwide leader in skin care. On a local scale, we have strong positions with brands like Aquaphor, Coppertone, Chantecaille, Labello, 8x4, atrix, Hidrofugal, Maestro, Skin Stories und Florena. Our more than 20.000 employees in more than 170 affiliates all over the world are the reason why we can grow fast and sustainably. Behind each brand, each product and each success are our people whose passion and entrepreneurial spirit make us a global leader in skin care. And our care has always gone further: We at Beiersdorf CARE BEYOND SKIN. We care for people and are committed expand our positive impact to our environment, our society and our consumers. Do you enjoy working for beloved brands trusted by millions of people throughout the world while developing yourself further? And would you like to help shape the future of products like NIVEA and Eucerin while caring beyond to create impact to our consumers, our society and the planet? Then explore the exciting career paths offered by the inventor of modern skin care and discover the many interesting opportunities for advancement and challenging responsibilities we provide all over the world. Whether you’re a career starter or a seasoned professional, or whether your background is in sciences or business, our open, integrative and purposeful corporate culture fosters excellence and will give you the freedom you need to let your entrepreneurial spirit unfold and to live out your enthusiasm for brands, people, and innovative technologies and markets.

Culture & Values

  • Care

    We act responsibly towards our colleagues, consumers, brands, our society and our environment.

  • Simplicity

    We strive for clarity and consistency, make decisions quickly and pragmatically and focus on what’s essential.

  • Courage

    We are committed to bold objectives, take initiative, learn from our mistakes and see change as an opportunity.

  • Trust

    We say what we mean, keep our promises and treat others with respect.

Benefits

  • Fair compensation

  • Flexible working hours

  • Hybrid work

  • 30 days paid leave

  • Fitness center support

  • Mental & medical health offers