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For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.

Retail Execution Manager, Walmart

Work Location: ​Rogers​

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

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Job Title: Preferred Service Provider (PSP) Manager, Walmart

Job Location: ​Rogers, AR

The Retail Execution Manager, Walmart oversees the activities of an outsourced broker sales force.  Collaborating with Ferrara customer teams as well as PSP partner to ensures that short and long-term performance objectives are achieved at all assigned outlets. The Retail Execution Manager, Walmart has responsibility for leading all merchandising and call coverage objectives for all PSP assigned retail outlets.  Ongoing daily activities include providing timely and clear communication of all objectives, product training, analysis and problem solving, conducting store audits and business reviews.  

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Ways you will make a difference

PSP Management 

  • Leads, directs, and motivates broker sales force to achieve performance objectives and deliver a positive return on investment
  • Monitors and assesses PSP performance to achieve desired results through observation of work, work With’s and analysis of business results
  • Conducts routine market visits and timely audits to assess performance and manage results
  • Develops and communicates action plans with PSP complete with clear directives and measurable expectations
  • Provides PSP personnel with product and customer knowledge enabling associates to deliver expected results

Planning, Business Analytics, and Problem Solving 

  • Analyzes and continuously assesses progress in meeting goals and adjusts activities as needed
  • Develops customized incentive programming to drive enhanced results
  • Manages expenditure of financial resources in a fiscally responsible manner
  • Assesses coverage plans and frequencies to validate high impact stores 
  • Participates in the development of annual Customer Plans
  • Assesses key item distribution opportunity/omission following POG refresh or revision 
  • Flawless coordination and facilitation of ongoing leadership market visits

Communication

  • Communicates market conditions, retail observations and audit results with PSP Management and Customer Teams in the local market
  • Develops proper relations and rapport with store managers, district managers, store operations personnel and personnel within territory

Skills that will make you successful

  • Experience with strong examples of ability to lead, motivate, develop and train personnel
  • Change agility, always looking for new and different ways to enhance the model
  • Experience in creating clear, concise and high-quality PowerPoint presentations with ease and efficiency
  • Strong work ethic with sense of urgency, accountability, and initiative
     

Experiences that will support your success

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, or related field
  • 2-3 years of retail sales experience 
  • 1-2 years of broker or account management preferred
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience with Syndicated/POS data a plus
  • Walmart Account Management Experience/PSP Management experience

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).  Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000 annually.

Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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