Senior Sales Strategy Manager - Eucerin

Job Details Contract Type:

Unlimited / Full-Time Country /

City:

United States /

Stamford, CT Company:

Beiersdorf Inc.

Job Function:

Sales Your Tasks Annual Planning:

Lead Trade Strategy Development & Execution on where to play and how to win Develop and align the Channel Strategy across Aquaphor in partnership with the Head of Commercial Strategy and Head of Marketing Own the Trade Strategy, including customer/channel-level Net Sales growth targets and investment guidance aligned to brand priorities Coordinate the Commercial Playbook (MAPPS), ensuring strategies translate effectively into execution at retail Act as a key stakeholder in the Go-to-Market process for all innovation, launches, and customer-specific programs — from volume planning to sell-in storytelling

Sales Execution Monitoring and Action Planning:

Monitor execution and drive course correcting action plans as needed Track execution of the MAPPS strategy and drive timely course correction in partnership with Sales Identify and close gaps to plan using rigorous sales analysis and collaborative action planning Minimize retailer-level activity clashes and ensure full alignment with Aquaphor's major brand activations — particularly during peak season Champion excellence in execution, ensuring retail activation is timely, targeted, and aligned with brand strategy

Internal Lead Voice of Sales:

Serve as voice of sales/customers, champion of customer requirements Serve as the primary liaison between Sales and cross-functional teams, synthesizing and representing Sales/customer requirements Be the first point of call for trade/channel thinking: provide internal teams (Brand, Category Management, Finance, Supply Chain) with channel and retailer expertise to strengthen retail programs and investment decisions Represent Sales in key forums, including S&OP/Optima meetings and during issue escalation/crisis response Ensure consistent communication into and out of Sales to drive alignment and speed of execution Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
• 5+ years of experience in Sales Strategy, Business Development, or related commercial functions
• 3+ years in Field Sales with exposure to at least two channels within Mass, Drug, Grocery, Club, Value, and eCommerce
• Experience in seasonal businesses with high dependency on execution timing is a must, with a proven track record of excellence in execution
• Experience in Revenue Growth Management and/or Category Management is a plus
• Sharp analytical skills are a must — including the ability to independently extract, analyze, and present complex data and trends from multiple sources such as Circana/Nielsen/Scintilla, shipment data, and internal performance trackers
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI (or similar platforms) for reporting and decision support
• Proven collaborator with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with demonstrated ability to influence across levels
• Adept at managing complex projects under tight timelines to meet both customer and internal needs

Base Salary Range:

$176,300.00 - $221,100.00 base salary Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills and other factors. Additional information At Beiersdorf, we value diversity and aim to provide equal opportunities to all of our applicants - regardless of e.g. gender, sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion or ideology, disability or age. We would therefore ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae with relevant references and certificates). For instance, please feel free to upload your CV without a picture. Beiersdorf North America - Recent Awards

• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Outlook (2021, 2024, 2025)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Culture (2023, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Compensation (2020, 2022-2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company Perks and Benefits (2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Happiness (2022,2023-2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best CEO / General Manager (2020, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Sales Team (2023, 2024)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Leadership Teams (2020, 2021, 2023)
• Winner of Comparably's Award for Best Company for Diversity (2022) Check us out on

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BeiersdorfUSA.com to search our careers page. Beiersdorf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply now About Beiersdorf We care for skin. We care for our people. It all started with a pharmacist and a dream almost 140 years ago. Today, Beiersdorf is a global company with iconic brands — Coppertone, Aquaphor, Eucerin and NIVEA — focused on providing innovative, clinically-proven and safe skin and sun care solutions to more than 500 million consumers in over 200 countries — making people feel comfortable in their own skin. At Beiersdorf, we care beyond skin. We care for people — our employees, our customers, our consumers and our communities — and our planet. We know that diversity of thought, backgrounds, experience and perspective enriches our culture and supports innovation and ingenuity. We know that responsibly-sourced, sustainable products and packaging make for a more sustainable future. And we know that when your skin feels better, you feel better. A welcoming workplace that offers personal and professional growth for all individuals. At Beiersdorf, you'll find:

• A welcoming workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported
• Flexible teams that enjoy a challenge and the ability to make an impact
• A dynamic community of life-long learners that values individual skills, and a growth mindset as well as hard skills and established expertise
• A purpose-led company that prioritizes your personal and professional development with the right balance of structure and flexibility to grow
• A culture that lives by its core values of care, trust, simplicity, and courage
• Unique benefits that consider the whole person. We understand that you have a life outside of work, and we support you with unique benefits including:
• Generous and flexible PTO policy
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness and Benefits program
• Cash Balance Plan (similar to a pension)
• 401k match
• Established Employee Resource Groups/affinity groups help to grow important connections and belonging with other colleagues
• Dynamic work model - hybrid (at least 3 days on-site) We know that experience comes in all forms.

We are looking for individuals who bring new and diverse skills to the team. We are seeking a bold and strategic commercial leader to join our Eucerin business unit as a Senior Sales Strategy Manager for Eucerin. This role is pivotal in translating brand, category, and channel strategies into a clear, executable trade strategy — with a sharp focus on the unique dynamics of seasonal businesses with high dependency on flawless execution timing. As the strategic architect behind in-market execution, you will own the development and deployment of the trade strategy, lead 4Ps steering, serve as the internal voice of Sales, and manage commercial reporting and insights to deliver on budgeted sales, profit, and share goals. You will lead efforts that align cross-functional partners, ensure excellence in execution during peak seasonal windows, and drive performance in a highly competitive category. This position reports to the Director, Sales Strategy/Commercial Excellence and does not have direct reports. It is based in Stamford, CT on a hybrid working model, so you must be able to commute to Stamford three times per week. The three strategic pillars of the Sales Strategy function are: 1. Annual Trade Planning & Leadership of National Sales Meeting 2. Sales Execution Monitoring & Action Planning 3. Internal Lead Voice of Sales Further information can be found within our privacy policy . The complete addresses of our affiliates can be found here .