US Yogurt is currently seeking candidates to join our Sales Team.
Lactalis Group, the world leader in dairy, is a family-owned business with more than 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals worldwide, committed to providing healthy and delicious dairy products that bring people together every day. At Lactalis, our core values of AMBITION, ENGAGEMENT, and SIMPLICITY are at the heart of everything we do.
If you’re looking for a unique experience with a company that offers strong brands, professional expertise, and a dynamic work environment that champions entrepreneurial spirit, hands-on responsibility, and real opportunity for career development, we want to hear from you!
At Lactalis US Yogurt, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and we know that our candidates come from many different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we still encourage you to apply and share with us your STORY, your PASSION, and your EXPERTISE! You may be just the perfect candidate for this or other roles within our company.
From your PASSION to ours
An integrated member of the HQ Sales Strategy team responsible for supporting efforts to WIN in market by enabling a “Best-In-Class” process and go-to-market sales tools. Will own and manage the distribution of Sales Tools required for successful customer sell-in and business growth. Positions the Field Sales team for success by assisting with the sell-in process, including planning and execution of sales materials and related support and logistics. This role requires in-person hours.
From your EXPERTISE to ours
Key Responsibilities For This Position Include
+Manage and oversee flawless execution of the Sales Samples & Mock-ups process, including:
Maintenance and distribution of the sample order forms
Regular interfacing with the field sales team to ensure accurate and timely requests and tracking
Start to finish management and shipment of Sales Samples orders, including product ordering, scheduling transportation shuttles and stocking refrigerated storage with first-in, first-out system
Weekly inventory management of warehouse product
Coordination with R&D team on timely production of benchtop samples
+Manage and oversee the Sales Swag order and fulfillment process, as well as coordinating Sales Tradeshow gear and materials.
Maintenance and supervision of the SWAG ordering portal and inventory tracking; weekly communication with portal vendor
Weekly management and fulfillment/shipment of SWAG orders; responsible for managing the corresponding SWAG budget.
Assist with coordination of sales events, inclusive of ordering swag and sample product, ordering and delivering lunch, coordinating shuttles to deliver product to events, setting up meeting spaces, etc.
Coordinate Tradeshow gear needs with Sales team members and outside vendors to ensure any necessary gear is always available as needed for Sales shows and events. Ships show gear as needed and receive it back at warehouse when no longer needed, clean and restock it into inventory.
+Regular organization and maintenance of the warehouse
Sales sample and materials inventory / organization
+Coordination of bi-annual innovation mock-up planning
Ensuring most cost-efficient approach (accurate quantities, timing, vendor)
Timely delivery of assets and probable physical creation
Responsibilities
+Key member of the planning team that coordinates 5+ annual planning meetings (such as National Sales Meeting, Topline +Summits, Sales Planning meetings); responsibilities may include:
+Development of budget, logistics and communication
+Identification of locations & vendors and management of contracts & payments
+Lead the development and management the bi-annual Sales Key Dates and Sell-In Timeline
+Perform other duties as assigned
From your STORY to ours
Qualified Applicants Will Contribute The Following
Valid driver's license, ability to drive, and clean driving record
Bachelor degree preferred
Computer skills; including PowerPoint, Excel and Word
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively interface across all levels of the organization and manage cross-functional relationships
Must be extremely detail oriented
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines within specified time constraints
Strong sense of urgency. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving situations, and uses reasoning
Ability to operate in a team environment
Ability to adapt in a changing work environment
Must be able to lift 30 pounds
Passion for product & mission and desire to continually improve our Selling process
Lactalis US Yogurt and Subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Dairy Product Manufacturing
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