For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.
Director of Sam’s Club Confections

SKILLS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

• Must reside in Northwest Arkansas. Ability to travel as required
• Track record of leading an effective and engaged team
• A Collaborative & Influential Self-starter who proactively identifies business risks and opportunities with drive to pursue initiatives
• Detail oriented. Strong organization skills and ability to manage process effectively
• Analytical mindset. Understanding of Retail Link, Scintilla data and syndicated data (Circana)
• Ability to influence through fact-based recommendations, and create and deliver strong presentations across functions and levels, internally and externally
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Strong relationship management skills, emphasis on collaboration and alignment, across functions and levels
• Ability to lift 40 pounds

EXPERIENCES THAT WILL SUPPORT YOUR SUCCESS

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum of 8 years of Sales experience working with Walmart
• Minimum of 2 years of people management
• Expertise in Walmart merchandising strategies and execution in FMCG categories
• Experience in P&L management and sales forecasting
• Experience in Customer/Channel Marketing, Category Management, and/or Sales Operations is a plus
• Experience working with McLane and CoreMark, Walmart Connect, Map, and Scintilla is a plus
• Experience working in Confections is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint

Please refer the Job description for details