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Customer Business Manager

Kao Corporation
Location
Cincinnati
Posted
18 days ago
Department
Sales
Salary
$100,000 - 120,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or a related field
  • 7+ years of relevant CPG related experience
  • Strong Microsoft Office Usage (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Intermediate negotiation and selling skills
  • Self-motivated with a growth mindset
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Nice to have
  • Knowledge of sales fundamentals, including assortment, pricing, merchandising, promotion, distribution, and category management principles
  • Experience with Canva
What the job really is

The Customer Business Manager at Kao is responsible for driving growth and managing account performance for assigned retail customers, particularly with Target. This role involves financial management, business analysis, and customer relationship management to optimize investments and ensure effective execution of strategies. The position requires collaboration with internal teams to maximize sales and profitability while fostering long-term partnerships.

Benefits
  • Healthcare
  • 401(k) plus company match
  • 36 total days off (vacation + holidays + sick)
  • Base salary of $100,000 - 120,000 plus bonus
  • Flexible working
  • Competitive salaries
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Focus on managing part of the business with Target may limit exposure to other retailers
  • High level of responsibility may require significant time commitment
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