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Posted June 11, 2010
Title: Associate Sales Planning Manager
Req Number: hein-00003462
Location(s): Pittsburgh PA        

PURPOSE -

The purpose of the Associate Sales Planning position is to facilitate communication between Consumer Products and Foodservice Field Sales and internal departments at Heinz; coordinate various sales meetings including but not limited to Heinz North America Forum, National Sales Meetings, Customer Strategic Planning Sessions, and Team Meetings; manage the Meetings & Events budget, and individual meeting budgets. Create improved meeting processes; act as liaison between Sales / Innovation & Quality, and all internal departments and external contacts; and represent the Sales Company and IQ on Heinz North America meetings and events.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES -

- Orchestrate the coordination of all key Consumer Products/Foodservice Sales and IQ meetings including but not limited to the annual HNA Forum, National Sales Meeting, New Item Meetings, Team Meetings, Customer Strategic Planning Sessions, Industry Meetings (National Frozen and Refrigerated Food), etc. The end result is flawless meeting execution and event ROI maximization.

Continually develop Meetings and Events capabilities in order to maximize Meetings team, field sales and IQ productivity during meetings. Use of best in class meeting tools, etc.

- Manage the approx. $1 million Annual Meeting and Events budget. The end result is to accurately forecast and manage the meeting spends, and ensure Meetings and Events expenses and personal AMEX card expenses are processed and reported in a timely and accurate manner.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPENTENCIES -

Job Qualifications:

- Undergraduate degree required

- 5+ Years Consumer Goods industry experience desirable - or -

- Experience in a creative role desirable (PR Firm, Ad Agency)

- Demonstrated creative abilities

- Proven project management skills

- Meeting Planning experience desirable

- MS Office Expertise

Competencies:

- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal

- Strong interpersonal skills. This position requires the ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization as well as outside the organization.

- Team player; cross functional orientation

- Strong planning and organizational skills

- Ability to handle multiple projects with tight deadlines

- Strategic Thinking

- Process Orientation

- Self Starter

- Results oriented

- Leadership

- Tenacity

- Excellent Work Ethic

- Project Management Skills

- Ability to use technology to drive results

Apply Online:
http://www.heinz.com/our-company/careers/search.aspx

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Posted May 2010
Chair Covers & Linens Territory Sales Manager

Responsibilities:

The Pittsburgh Territory Sales Manager engages in sales strategies to meet and exceed assigned goals.  This person aggressively identifies, pursues, and maintains new accounts, while maintaining the existing client base.  This individual represents the organization in industry related events and within the event industry.

Requirements:

·         Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

·         Must have proven sales and performance experience.

·         Must possess superior customer service skills.

·         Experience within the event industry preferred.

·         Must be a proven self-motivator, with self-guided disciplines.

·         Must have the ability to work with little to no supervision, along with the ability to work within a team environment.

·         Must possess above-average computer skills.

All qualified applicants should e-mail a resume, along with salary requirements, to Kristen@linenhero.com.