**Experienced Customer Development Manager – National Chain Sales, Retail, and Distributor Operations**

Are you a results-driven professional with a passion for data analysis and customer development? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? If so, we invite you to join blithequark, a leading industry-leader in the wine and spirits distribution industry, as our Customer Development Manager. At blithequark, we're committed to investing in our people and providing a supportive environment where continuous learning and growth are encouraged. Our company has a 50+ year legacy of success and has been recognized as a Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek and included on the Forbes lists for Largest Private Companies and Best Employers for Diversity. As a full-time employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. **Overview** As a Customer Development Manager, you'll be the Insights and Analytics expert supporting a Top National Customer. You'll use your analytical and thought leadership skills to execute category strategies in alignment with customer priorities. This role involves analyzing data, identifying opportunities, and making recommendations that drive category and customer growth. **Primary Responsibilities** • Manage data sources to monitor the field execution of vendor programs & assortments. • Communicate complex and/or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels. • Stay informed of analytic best practices across the industry and provide effective information to deliver sales, margin, and market development goals. • Analyze and report data to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions. • Track category performance, including sales, profits, margins, and market share. • Develop, communicate, execute, and monitor specific performance metrics and goals relevant to each business as part of regular, scheduled business reviews. • Create and deliver effective reports using POS data, Syndicated Data, and account-specific database information in presentation-ready formats. • Evaluate and make recommendations on supplier performance to enhance the company's inventory & fill rate objectives. • Understand and apply customer, consumer, and industry insights using market research data to deliver category growth. • Ensure superior client satisfaction by providing hands-on deep analytics and contributing to team problem-solving. • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and perform other job-related duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications** • Bachelor's Degree and experience within the CPG sector; Adult Beverage preferred; Costco experience a value add. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and quantitative analysis skills. • Incorporating and interpreting data from multiple unrelated data sources into concise action-oriented recommendations. • Understanding of National Chain Sales, Retail, and Distributor operations. • Expertise in category management principles, syndicated data, and shopper/consumer insights (Numerator/Spectra, etc). • Ability to collaborate with external retail customers, key suppliers, and internal teams to deliver insights and recommendations. • Assertive leadership and decision-making skills with an aptitude for understanding changing market dynamics and resolving complex problems. • Preferred experience working with Syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI), Internal Shipment Data, and Household Panel. • Strong leadership, decision-making capability, and a proven track record of success. • Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. **Physical Demands** • Physical demands with activity or condition for a considerable amount of time include sitting and typing/keyboarding using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) • Physical demands with activity or condition may include occasional to rare amount of time include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping • Critical nature of this job may require extended hours, overtime and weekends • May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** blithequark is an Affirmative Action/EEO employer, prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. **Why Join blithequark?** • Competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax-saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. • Opportunities for career growth and professional development in a dynamic and supportive environment. • Collaborative and inclusive company culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance and contributions to the company. **How to Apply** If you're a motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for data analysis and customer development, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience. We look forward to hearing from you! Apply Now! Apply for this job