Manager, BU Sales & Strategy (FMCG)

Location: Chicago/Aon Center, Chicago, IL

Base salary: $102,100–$127,600 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a global food and beverage company with more than 200 brands, products sold in over 40 countries, and a portfolio spanning sauces, dairy, meals, meats, beverages, coffee, and nutrition products.

What you will do

• Lead category management, forecasting, trade management, distribution planning, pricing, and merchandising strategy for the business unit.
• Develop business proposals, account-specific market research, pricing strategies, and total distribution point expectations.
• Manage trade marketing budgets and improve promotional efficiency in collaboration with revenue management and customer sales teams.
• Lead monthly demand forecasting routines with demand, supply, and sales stakeholders to identify volume drivers and material needs.
• Identify channel whitespace, product gaps, innovation opportunities, and profitable promotion plans.
• Coordinate supply shortage communication, commercialization tracking, customer resets, sales communications, and cross-functional execution.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience and an understanding of the FMCG industry.
• Category management or sales experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Advanced Excel knowledge and experience working with databases.
• Experience presenting to and working with customers.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with syndicated or panel data.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture focused on ownership, meritocracy, collaboration, continuous improvement, and personal development.
• Healthcare coverage, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave programs, flexible work arrangements, training, and recognition programs.
• Employee assistance, wellbeing, family support, and learning programs.
• Financial benefits including 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability coverage.