US Innovation Customer Strategy Manager

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The US Innovation Customer Strategy Manger will help forge a new way of engaging across the organization and with our retail partners As the primary liaison to the commercial customer strategy & marketing teams, the US Innovation Customer Strategy manager supports early innovation development and engages with our customer teams to help validate innovation with the consumer and shopper in mind.
In collaboration, the role provides direction in early planning for go-to-market assumptions and strategies, while maintaining strong relationships with our Customer Teams in order to successfully partner and present to key retailers during annual innovation meetings and JBP sessions.
This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career.
These responsibilities include some of the following:
Serve as the voice of the customer, consumer and shopper across select categories for US Innovation project teams and initiatives Provide customer/ channel strategies, insights, guidance and requirements for select category initiatives throughout early product development stages.
Support innovation-focused, key Customer engagements (annual Innovation meetings, and any follow ups) Mine and socialize key customer trends and shifts to inform innovation activities.
Link with Customer Strategy and Category Insights/Management/Development Develop sell-in story outline for new product launches in select categories Transition Innovation projects to Commercial Customer Strategy prior to Go-To-Market activities & line review conversations Work in tandem with and report to the US Innovation Customer Strategy Lead If you are:
Action Oriented:
'Can do' and 'Does do' attitude; Ready to jump in and make an immediate impact through a positive and proactive nature, high energy level and credible experience Think Big and Small :
Wake up thinking about big bold ideas and connect the dots on how to execute Story Telle r:
You start at the top of the 'funnel' and effectively link to the to the big idea; tell a good story, but can also listen to one Capable in Chaos :
You are successful at changing priorities and rolling with the punches to capitalize on an ever-changing retail environment Engaged Contributo r:
Share your energy & passion to reinforce our brand beliefs by way of Innovation Change Agent :
You know there's untapped space out there, and you're okay with that.
You embrace the new spaces with excitement and bring others along.
Interpersonally Savvy :
Ability to effectively work with and connect with all levels of colleagues across multiple functions and geographies using active listening skills and open mindset to understand market and customer needs - a connector Why you? Basic Qualifications:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
Bachelors degree 5 years Sales / Sales Strategy experience New product commercialization and retailer engagement experience Understand the retail environment and has experience in interacting with the customers Brand building experience in a fast-moving consumer goods industry Preferred Qualifications:
If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:
MBA Sales / Sales Strategy experience in CPG industry Haleon offers a robust Total Reward package that consists of competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits program.
This includes a generous 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement and time off programs including 6 months paid parental leave.
On day one, you are eligible for benefits, including our healthcare programs where the company pays for the majority of your medical coverage for you and your family.
We also offer the opportunity to receive a discretionary bonus based on the achievement of key business performance and other incentive/recognition programs as part of the offering .
The salary range for this role is $131,166 - $180,353 USD bonus Care to join us.
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