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Unilever Sales Planning Manager - OLLY in San Francisco, California

WE'RE HERE TO BRING DELIGHT TO THE WORLD OF NUTRITION

OLLY is a fast-growing company working to bring simplicity and delight to the world of nutrition. Yes, stuff like vitamins and probiotics. We see only upside in the opportunity to transform the category experience. Not only that, we believe you can't have happy without healthy. And isn't true happiness where it's at? So we've made it our personal mission to help people make healthy choices by making it easier than ever for them to get better nutrition into their daily lives. We're super passionate about the work that we do and we're on the hunt for a fellow self-starter to join our ambitious bunch.

We hope you'll indulge us as we toot our own horn a little. We currently have over 40 products sold nationwide at retailers including Target, CVS, Safeway, Whole Foods, Walmart and many more. We got off to a fast start and have already been recognized as a successful, transformational brand in both the supplement and nutrition categories. As you can imagine we need more rock stars to help us continue the pace as we have high hopes for our future.

OK, one last tidbit or two - in 2019 we joined our friends over at Unilever to help us grow OLLY into a global brand. We are also a B-Corp, so doing social good is built into our DNA and we're headquartered in the heart of San Francisco with a culture that reflects the friendly, optimistic and health-minded values of the brand. Our goal is to build a uniquely special company and brand that will make us all proud!

BUT ENOUGH ABOUT US LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU

You are welcome at OLLY for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what healthy means to you. Our products are for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and shine. So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It's in our differences that we will find our inspiration to help people be happy from the inside out.

WHO ARE WE?

We are the Health and Wellbeing Collective, an exciting new Global Business Unit within Unilever built with a start-up mindset. In North America these include OLLY, Liquid I.V., SmartyPants, Welly, Onnit and Nutrafol. Each of these companies has a fantastic variety of benefit-led products, with strong innovation and growth potential. Our mission, with our science-backed and disruptive portfolio, is to improve the health and wellbeing of millions of consumers and become a leading Health and Wellness organization.

As part of the Health & Wellbeing Collective, we are building an operational platform to support companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space called the VMS Co-Op. The VMS Co-Op will host OLLY and SmartyPants and will grow to include other VMS companies and future acquisitions as well.

OLLY is a fast-growing San Francisco based company working to bring simplicity and delight to the world of nutrition. Yes, stuff like vitamins, probiotics, and supplements to help you be you. We see only upside in the opportunity to transform the category experience. Not only that, but we also believe you can’t have happy without healthy. And isn’t true happiness where it’s at? So, we’ve made it our personal mission to help people make healthy choices by making it easier than ever for them to get better nutrition into their daily lives. We are also a B-Corp, so doing social good is built into our DNA.

SmartyPants is a dynamic and fast-growing Los Angeles based supplement company focused on providing premium all-in-one vitamins for the entire family.  From the start, SmartyPants has been about family, authenticity, and a core commitment to our collective well-being.  SmartyPants believes in making it easier to stay healthy by providing best-in-class products that also taste great. We're industry leaders in testing, transparency, and advocacy, from sourcing the highest-quality ingredients to testing and packaging. 

The VMS Co-Op works in an agile and entrepreneurial way, collaboratively within the team and with our Health & Wellbeing colleagues. We work together to look at the big picture strategically as well as roll up our sleeves and get our hands dirty. We’re super passionate about the work that we do and we’re on the hunt for a fellow self-starter to add to our unique culture and join our ambitious team.

THE ROLE: Sales Planning Manager - OLLY

The Sales Planning Manager is a key contributor to the sales planning team. The team is the hub in the wheel of Sales and is responsible for coordinating between the internal cross-functional team and all Field Sales stakeholders. The job requires experience, patience, influencing, and flexibility to manage the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities that a growing company might face. This role reports into the Director of Sales Planning and will support the OLLY brand within the VMS Co-Op. ​

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Sales planning channel lead for specific channel(s), responsible for leading all channel calls and communication

  • Be part of the ‘hub’ that all communication flows through and act as overall channel-specific conduit between field sales and cross-functional teams at OLLY

  • Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitor activities to identify opportunities and threats

  • Work closely with sales teams to establish clear sales targets, aligning to organizational goals and objectives

  • Aid Field Sales counterparts in the monthly forecasting process by providing insights based on data; monitor and adjust as needed to respond to changes both internally and externally

  • Support Sales Strategy team through analysis on pricing and promotional effectiveness; track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the effectiveness of sales strategies ​

  • Lead the preparation for respective key channel customer meetings, category reviews and trade shows, including outlining meeting objectives, developing/curating materials, and facilitating cross-functional engagement

  • Assist the field team as needed in the execution of new product launches​

  • Develop, own, and maintain sales planning tools which are critical to daily operations

  • Contribute to the culture to make life better for all of us!​

    CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Successful track record as a Sales Planner with 5-7 years of CPG experience – experience in Nutrition is a plus

  • A deep knowledge of and sales experience working with multiple retail channels in Mass, Food, Drug, Specialty, and Natural​

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends effectively

  • Proficiency in using IRI, Nielsen, or other syndicated data platforms

  • Entrepreneurial spirit and innovative sensibility​

  • Adept at cross-functional collaboration, a true team player who can work in partnership to get results ​

  • The ability to multi-task and thrive in a deadline driven environment ​

  • Dedication to personal and professional accountability - you ask questions, learn quickly and find solutions ​

  • You are curious – you possess the drive to always be learning and growing, professionally and personally ​

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

  • Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team

  • Round 1: Conversation with the Hiring Manager + 1-2 conversations with other Ollies on the team

  • Round 2: 2-3 conversations with team or cross functional Ollies

  • Final Round: Homework*

    *At OLLY, our final round is called Homework. Candidates who participate in this round are given 3 questions in advance to answer and present to the interview panel they previously spoke with in the process. We understand every candidate is different. If you need a reasonable accommodation to adjust this procedure, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can evaluate and provide other options that work for your needs

    THE DETAILS

    LOCATION: Remote (San Francisco candidates preferred) ​

    HOURS: Full time, exempt (salary) ​

    MANAGER: Sales Strategy Director ​ ​

    PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. ​

    The pay range for this position is $105,000 - $157,000 (dependent on location)

    WHAT WE OFFER:

  • An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team

  • 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employee only, dental + ortho, and vision insurance

  • 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year

  • 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits

  • Annual Bonus

  • 401(k) plan with Employer Match

  • Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends

  • Free product

  • And much more!

OLLY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy (including breast feeding and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, genetic information, disability, and for employees working in California, ancestry, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected medical condition, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws.

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