Why careerzynith?
Imagine a career where your analytical talent fuels the growth of a market‑leading distributor that has been shaping the wine and spirits landscape for more than five decades. careerzynith is a family‑owned, privately held powerhouse in the North American beverage distribution arena. Recognized by leading business publications as a top workplace and a champion of diversity, careerzynith invests heavily in its people, offering a vibrant, inclusive culture where every voice matters.
At careerzynith, you’ll join a community that celebrates continuous learning, personal development, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Whether you’re a data‑driven strategist, a collaborative problem‑solver, or a visionary leader, you’ll find a home where your ideas are turned into action and your career can truly flourish.
Position Overview
The Customer Development Manager serves as the primary insights and analytics partner for one of careerzynith’s most important national retail accounts. In this role, you will translate complex data sets into clear, actionable strategies that align with the retailer’s priorities and drive mutual growth. You’ll be the analytical engine behind category strategy, performance tracking, and collaborative decision‑making, ensuring that both careerzynith and its retail partner achieve market‑leading results.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Management & Monitoring: Own the end‑to‑end data pipeline that tracks the execution of vendor programs, assortment changes, and promotional activities across the retail partner’s network.
- Insightful Communication: Translate intricate analytics into compelling narratives for diverse audiences, ranging from senior executives to frontline sales teams.
- Industry Best Practices: Stay ahead of emerging analytics methodologies and benchmark careerzynith’s performance against industry standards to continuously raise the bar.
- Trend & Issue Analysis: Detect patterns, anomalies, and opportunities within sales, margin, and market‑share data, and recommend corrective actions.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor category health—including sales velocity, profit contribution, margin evolution, and share of wallet—through regular reporting cycles.
- Goal Setting & Review: Develop, communicate, and evaluate performance metrics that align with both careerzynith’s and the retail partner’s strategic objectives.
- Report Creation: Produce polished, presentation‑ready reports using point‑of‑sale data, syndicated data, and internal databases, ensuring insights are actionable and visually engaging.
- Supplier Evaluation: Assess supplier performance, recommend inventory adjustments, and support fill‑rate optimization initiatives.
- Consumer & Market Insight Integration: Leverage market research to enrich category strategies, ensuring they reflect evolving consumer preferences and competitive dynamics.
- Client Satisfaction: Deliver hands‑on analytics support, collaborate on problem‑solving, and maintain strong relationships with the retail partner’s decision‑makers.
- Multi‑Tasking & Agility: Prioritize competing demands in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining a high standard of analytical rigor.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Data Science, or a related field.
- Proven experience in the consumer packaged goods sector, with a focus on adult beverage distribution (experience with the retail partner is a strong plus).
- Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and quantitative reasoning abilities.
- Demonstrated skill in synthesizing disparate data sources into concise, action‑oriented recommendations.
- Deep understanding of national chain sales, retail operations, and distribution logistics.
- Expertise in category management, syndicated data, and shopper/consumer insight platforms (careerzynith‑provided tools).
- Strong collaborative aptitude for working with external retail customers, key suppliers, and internal cross‑functional teams.
- Assertive leadership style with the ability to navigate shifting market dynamics and resolve complex challenges.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in data manipulation and presentation software (careerzynith‑branded analytical suite).
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands‑on experience with syndicated data sets such as careerzynith‑provided market panels.
- Familiarity with internal shipment data, household panel analytics, and advanced forecasting techniques.
- Track record of leading cross‑functional projects that resulted in measurable sales or margin improvements.
- Advanced presentation skills, with the ability to craft compelling decks for senior leadership.
- Experience in a remote or hybrid work environment, demonstrating self‑discipline and effective virtual collaboration.
Core Skills & Competencies
- Analytical Acumen: Ability to dive deep into data, uncover hidden insights, and translate them into strategic recommendations.
- Strategic Thinking: Vision to align analytics with broader business objectives and retail partner goals.
- Communication Excellence: Clear, concise, and persuasive storytelling for both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Influence: Build trust with internal and external partners, driving consensus and action.
- Project Management: Organize multiple initiatives, meet deadlines, and adapt to evolving priorities.
- Technology Proficiency: Mastery of careerzynith‑branded data platforms, advanced spreadsheet functions, and presentation tools.
- Customer‑Centric Mindset: Commitment to delivering value and superior service to the retail partner.
Compensation, Benefits & Perks
careerzynith offers a competitive total‑reward package designed to attract and retain top talent. While exact figures vary based on experience and location, you can expect:
- Base salary aligned with market benchmarks for senior analytics roles.
- Performance‑based bonuses tied to individual and company success.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for tax‑advantaged health and dependent care expenses.
- Life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability protection, and a robust 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Generous paid time off, vacation accrual, parental leave, and paid sick days.
- Tuition reimbursement, professional development stipends, and access to industry‑leading training resources.
- Wellness programs, employee assistance services, and a culture that promotes work‑life balance.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
At careerzynith, your career trajectory is limited only by your ambition. As a Customer Development Manager, you will:
- Gain exposure to senior leadership across both careerzynith and its national retail partner.
- Develop deep expertise in category management, advanced analytics, and strategic partnership building.
- Access mentorship from seasoned industry veterans and participate in cross‑functional rotation programs.
- Lead high‑impact projects that directly influence multi‑million‑dollar business outcomes.
- Position yourself for future roles such as Senior Category Strategist, Regional Analytics Director, or Vice President of Customer Development.
Work Environment & Culture at careerzynith
careerzynith prides itself on a collaborative, inclusive, and forward‑thinking culture. Whether you work from home or from one of our modern office hubs, you will experience:
- Virtual and in‑person team gatherings that foster camaraderie and knowledge sharing.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring every employee feels valued.
- Open‑door communication channels that empower you to share ideas and influence strategy.
- State‑of‑the‑art technology tools that enable seamless remote collaboration.
- Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team achievements.
Application Process
If you are ready to leverage your analytical expertise to drive category growth for a premier national retailer, we invite you to apply today. Submit your resume, a concise cover letter highlighting your most relevant achievements, and any supporting work samples that demonstrate your analytical storytelling prowess.
Our recruitment team will review applications on a rolling basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for an initial virtual interview. We look forward to learning how your vision and skill set can contribute to careerzynith’s continued success.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
careerzynith is an affirmative‑action, equal‑opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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