Job Title: Market Development Lead Location: Remote (Candidates ideal should be located near Tuscaloosa, AL) Compensation: $35.00- $37.00 Type: Contract Overview Leading food manufacturing company looking for an experienced Market Development Lead. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in sales or Consumer good packaging. You will work closely with Independent Distributor Partners to analyze and share market conditions. Travel is required within 5 states (Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee) Responsibilities + IDP Engagement + Analyze and share market conditions with IDPs, including identifying opportunities for growth and conducting optional business meetings to support the growth of the respective businesses. + Synthesize and interpret data to distill retailer specific requirements, base business performance, and incremental opportunities to educate IDPs on the growth potential of income and equity associated with their routes. + Collaborate with IDPs regarding dispute resolution to minimize conflict with retailers. + Act as a key liaison between cross functional partners such as Customer Teams, Warehouse Operations, and IDPs to close gaps and ensure that service levels are met through product availability and customer strategies. + Conduct purposeful route consults as IDPs request. + Conduct physical inventories periodically. Requirements + 3 years of related sales or Consumer Packaged Goods experience + Strong written and verbal communication + Ability to influence and persuade + Strong problem solving skills + Strong technical and analytical skills + Advanced Microsoft skills including Excel and PowerPoint + Demonstrated leadership skills Benefits System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan. Ref: #558-Scientific System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.