Customer Business Manager, Costco Regions

<p style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Customer Business Manager – Costco International</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN), a global leader in performance and lifestyle nutrition, is home to iconic brands including <strong>Optimum Nutrition, BSN, Isopure, Think! and Amazing Grass</strong>. We manufacture and market a full range of products—from protein powders and pre-workouts to ready-to-eat snacks and general wellness items.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">We’re hiring a <strong>Customer Business Manager</strong> to lead our <strong>Costco regional </strong>business. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">What You’ll Do</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Leads business development and own relationship with Costco US Regional Buying Teams (Functional Beverage, Healthy Snacks and Business Centers), partnering with key buying contacts to identify new partnership opportunities.  Ensure omni-channel execution of assigned categories in-line with best in class principles.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Drive strategic growth by identifying opportunities across assortment, pricing, pack architecture and promotions. </span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Act as conduit with internal stakeholders, collaborating on strategic initiatives and ensuring execution of aligned priorities.  Collaborate with key partners (Customer Service, Product Supply) to ensure new initiatives executed flawlessly.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Own key customer P&L initiatives including forecast, trade spend management and trade promotion management entry/maintenance.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Key contributor to overall annual planning process, owning the specific categories and growth plans for the year.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Leverage key reporting tools, consumption data and panel sources to demonstrate expertise of business and build strong business cases.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Own and support other strategic initiatives for Club Americas team as assigned.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Travel as needed to all Costco regions and HQ.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">What We’re Looking For</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in CPG and/or broker roles.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Costco experience required, with preference for Regional Buying Offices.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Proficiency in syndicated data tools (SPINS, Nielsen, IRI) and trade management systems.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong forecasting, analytical, and strategic planning skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Comfortable with MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Why Join Us?</span></p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Be part of a global leader in performance nutrition.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work with iconic brands and a passionate, driven team.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Lead a high-visibility role with global impact.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Enjoy flexibility with remote work and travel opportunities.</span></li> <li style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">Make a difference in a fast-growing, dynamic industry.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <div id="tor__fextListingLayout_readOnlyDiv"> <div id="tor__fextListingLayout_content"> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>W</strong><strong>hat we would like to offer you!</strong>  </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:georgia, palatino, serif;font-size:12.0pt">The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K. Apply now and make a difference in the world of health and wellness! Glanbia provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles; the salary range for this role is $105,000 - $140,000 plus car allowance and an annual bonus. This range may not be applicable to other locations and targeted salary is midpoint of range. Factors that could be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, years of experience and comparison to current employees already in this role. </span></p> </div> </div> <p> </p><p>At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. </p> <p> </p> <p align="center">At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.</p>

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