Customer Strategy Manager

Campbell Soup Company
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Camden
1 Campbell Place (Show on map)
May 27, 2025
Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover. Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us. Why Campbell's... Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners). Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting. Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay. If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store. Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually. Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees. How you will make history here... TheCustomerStrategyManageris responsible forleading strategicBusiness Unitinitiativesto ensurestrategies deliver AOP goals and JBP commitments with ourcustomers.Critical leadership and liaison role between Campbell Snacks Sales and theBrandBusiness Unit.Work collaboratively with the division brand teamstodeliver Big Bet and limited time offer commercialization and strategy. This role is based in our HQ office in Camden, NJ 3 days a week (hybrid). What you will do... The CustomerStrategy Manager will interact regularly with Sales, Brand/ Shopper Marketing,Revenue Management,Category Management, and Shopper Insights tosupportstrategiccustomer plans.This positionis responsibleforbusiness and category-focused commercialization, demand forecasting & trade management supporting commercial plans. Own and lead theannualplanningprocess -ensure we are incorporating thecustomer voice,delivering oncustomer requirementsandelevate initiatives,asrequired,to address/contingency plan against gaps to plan Partner with customer teamstobuildquality plansin alignment with both customer and Campbell Snackmultiyear strategic growth initiatives. Co-create annualbrandand sales executionalstrategies alongsideSales Leadership,Marketingand Category Strategypartners Lead Sales voice with Marketing Directors to ensure Big Bet Innovation strategies are developed with the voice of the Customer and are executed seamlessly - including setting reasonable targets across key KPI's, ensure the vitality & attractiveness of the proposition, meets big bet criteria, and drives category growth Be the sales voice in Portfolio Management Review (PMR) and Commercialization (Gating) across all Innovation projects forbrand(s) of responsibility Lead compelling selling storiesto support innovation launchesandkeydriveevent windows Partner with Revenue Managementand Brandonmultiyearprice pack architecture strategy and executional plan Manage andprovidesolutionstosupply chain andlogisticsheadwindsand opportunities Prioritize available product across Customers and build/execute Customer allocations where needed Understands the unique characteristics and challenges of various retail channelsand retailersand their implications and opportunitieswithin the Business Unit Synthesizes multiple data sourcesto develop clear strategic initiatives and compelling selling stories Ensures continuous skill building within the function through the introduction of new tools and practices toattainand maintainstrategic outlook Who will you work with... Workswith many cross-functional groups or teams at the customer, customer team, and headquarter level (e.g.,Sales teams,Marketing, Category Management,Revenue Management, Finance,Shopper Insights) What you will bring to the table... Bachelor's Degree Required Minimum 8 years of related experience (e.g. Customer Strategy, CPG, Sales, etc.) Strong verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking It would be great if you have... Change Leader Strong influencing skills - specifically within a matrix organization Works well autonomously, self-starter Strong prioritization skills and business agility; strong ability to change and flex planning (resourcing, budgets,etc.) tooptimizeagainst opportunities Communication Skills - Business Writing and Presentation Negotiation Skills Strategic Thinking Advanced analytics Strong understanding of P&L drivers Category Management/ Insights Compensation and Benefits: The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between $108,800-$156,400 Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.