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Summary of Position
New graduate position for high caliber college recruits that will provide exposure to various Customer Development positions/processes/tools while developing key leadership qualities for future advancement. Customer Development Associates participate in a one year training program.
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Essential Functions
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Position will receive exposure to Customer Development positions in the field and/or at the corporate level. The Customer Development Analyst will work and gain exposure to the following areas on either a customer or regional team:
- Sales Leadership
- Category Development
- Customer Business Management
- Retail Operation Execution
- Market Business Analysis
- Customer Marketing
- Finance/Trade Management
- Customer Relations
- Logistics
- Sales Plan Development
- Shopper Insights
- Human Resources
After approximately 12 months, the employee will be evaluated and if qualified, placed in key positions in the Customer Development organization.
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Qualifications
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A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required with a preference in business. The individual must exhibit leadership qualities during their college years. Candidates must have a solid knowledge of PC based applications (Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate must demonstrate a strong analytical potential. Ability to relocate within the organization is required. A valid driver’s license is required.
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Leadership Qualities – Candidates must exhibit the following leadership qualities:
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- Visionary – Making the future visible and reachable
- Inspirational – Light a fire in people and keep it burning
- Innovative – Turning today’s possibilities into new capabilities
- Decisive – Turning discussion into action
- Collaborative – Reaching out and forging teams across boundaries
- Building Talent – Finding, developing, and retaining talent that makes our company stronger
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Testimonials
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“The CDA program allowed me a unique opportunity to understand retail and consumer sales from the ground up. The program allowed me to rotate thru a variety of functions within Customer Development over a 12 month period: Retail Operations, Category Management, Business Development, Marketing, and Logistics. I especially liked this because I always felt challenged by the ever changing work and impassioned by the diverse group of people I was exposed to on a daily basis. The program allowed me to learn what areas I enjoyed most so when it was time to move into my permanent role I knew exactly what would make a great fit based on my experiences.”
-Ashley Indiana University CDA class 2007, Category Business Analyst II
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“Coming out of undergrad, it is difficult to truly know what you want to do for the rest of your life. Kimberly-Clark’s Customer Development Associate Program allows you to explore several possibilities without the stress of committing to one career path upon graduation. I am grateful to have had the experience and the exposure to several business functions and I now can feel confident in the career I have chosen to pursue.”
-Sara University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign CDA Class 2008,
Customer Business Partner-North Central Region
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“The CDA program grants new, young professionals the opportunity to become a well-rounded individual, learning all facets of the business, as well as the opportunity to work directly with top customers in the CPG industry.”
-Erin University of Wisconsin-Madison CDA class 2007, Customer Business Partner II
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