Sales Development Program Assoc I
Wells Enterprises · Chicago
Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: Sales
The Role
The Sales Development Associate I will develop a foundational understanding of being a salesperson at Wells. In year one, you will manage a territory and deliver on KPIs while building the skills and behaviors necessary to advance to other assignments/rotations within the Sales organization. Rotation two will be on our Category Management/Sales Analytics team. Rotation three will most likely be in a Business Development/Account Sales role.
What You’ll Do
- Manages a sales territory with a mix of Chain Grocery Stores, Walmart's and Independent Stores. Responsible for delivering on KPI's (call frequency/calls per day/displays/etc).
- Develop a foundational understanding of the role of a front-line salesperson at Wells, merchandising, utilize tools and resources, and KPI's.
- Effectively completes requirements at each store call including: verify pricing and distribution, scanning out-of-stocks and low inventory, reload inventory, complete out-of-stock form, review upcoming promotions and out-of-stocks with frozen manager, complete store insights as requested, secure and build incremental displays and face remaining product.
- Utilizes Store Call Database (SCDB) tool and other tools for tracking and reporting. Effectively completes all required district reports such as store audits, out of stocks and expense reports, etc.
- Establishes strong customer relationships through regular store visits and interaction with key store personnel. Ensures follow-up on any issues or discrepancies.
- Gains exposure to and inters with Business Development Managers, Sales Rep II's and other sales support functions within Wells. Observes BDMs and Rep II's in account calls. Assists in call preparation, execution and follow-up.
- Actively participates in Corporate and functional skill development training throughout Sales Operations rotation. Applies learnings in day-to-day work where appropriate.
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Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics and today Trolli, Butterfinger 100grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella and Kinder Bueno.
Wells Enterprises is a 2 billion company employing 4,000 employees, across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams.
As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment.
At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com.
What We Offer
At Wells, 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 incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here.
The Sales Development Associate I will develop a foundational understanding of being a salesperson at Wells. In year one, you will manage a territory and deliver on KPIs while building the skills and behaviors necessary to advance to other assignments/rotations within the Sales organization. Rotation two will be on our Category Management/Sales Analytics team. Rotation three will most likely be in a Business Development/Account Sales role.More jobs at Wells Enterprises · Sales & Business Development jobs in Chicago