Customer Business Manager, Whole Foods Market

Who You Are: You are a scrappy, humble, and hungry Customer Business Manager who is highly analytical with a deep understanding and passion for Whole Foods Market. You possess an entrepreneurial spirit and want to work in a fast-paced environment to maximize market penetration.You are someone who works collaboratively with cross-functional teams with a “we” (not “me”) mindset. You’re an expert at “rolling up your sleeves” and getting to work immediately to get products sold in highly competitive marketplaces.    The Task at Hand: The Customer Business Manager (CBM) will support the internal Whole Foods Market sales organization and assist with external category needs across the portfolio. Internally, this role partners closely with the National Account Manager and operates at the intersection of Sales, Marketing, Customer Development, and Operations. The CBM is responsible for ensuring successful product launches, strong retail execution, and delivery of WFM sales targets.   This individual will collaborate with Sales to execute promotional and shopper marketing initiatives while working cross-functionally to drive multi-category growth and maximize portfolio penetration. The role requires a balance of customer-facing sales experience and strategic, as well as tactical, leadership to achieve both short and long-term objectives. Working closely with the Sr. Director of Sales, National Account Manager, and cross-functional partners, the ideal candidate demonstrates strong colla