Business Development Manager

Reporting to a Director, you will deliver volume, profit, and profit and loss objectives by leading the development and execution of customer strategies across an assigned portfolio of brands. You will own key customer processes including annual planning, forecasting, trade management, and selling execution while partnering cross-functionally with brand, marketing, finance, supply chain, and sales strategy teams to deliver integrated, data-driven plans. You will build strong relationships across all levels of the customer organization and influence decision-makers to successfully sell in innovation, promotional programs, and base business initiatives. You will also connect customer and brand strategies to accelerate growth and lead execution of annual volume, trade, and profit plans.A Taste of Your ResponsibilitiesAdvocate for the customer perspective internally and align teams on strategies that deliver customer and brand objectivesLead annual plan management for assigned brands, including development of sales goals, insights, and execution plansManage brand-specific agendas and prioritize programs, including distribution and merchandising targets supported by insights and activation plansPartner with Field Sales to achieve merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving goalsDevelop category growth strategies, compelling sales stories, and new item presentations to support sell-in effortsLead joint business planning processes and maintain visibility to key initiatives across Customer Sales and Brand teamsCollaborate cross-functionally to align long-range goals and ensure execution of integrated business plansAnalyze program performance and recommend adjustments to optimize resultsMonitor brand performance at the customer level and implement actions to ensure targets are achievedEquip field sales teams with actionable insights and tools to support execution at national and customer levelsIngredients Required for Your SuccessBachelor’s degree requiredExperience managing profit and loss (P&L) with strong financial acumen5+ years of experience in consumer packaged goods sales or related fields such as trade marketing, sales strategy, or business developmentExperience managing strategic and tactical trade plans and applying trade spending principlesExperience with customer annual planning processes and retailer practicesSkilled in matrix and project management with a track record of driving strategic initiativesExperience working cross-functionally with marketing, finance, and supply chain teamsStrong analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into actionable plansNumber of Days in Office: 4#LI-Hybrid#LI-PM1#LI-MSLCompensation Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.Our BenefitsWe care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursementWealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase planGrowth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursementBalance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunitiesOur CompanyAt Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye, Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.SummaryLocation: Chicago, IllinoisType: Full time