ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of:

The Channel Sales (Commission) team is responsible for selling products and services to a wide range of highly complex or major accounts and customers and execution of sales plans, targets and budgets within the overall regional and business unit sales strategy. Accountable for increasing sales/client ratio and expanding customer base.

This role in summary:

Responsible for managing online sales and presence of Whirlpool, conveying a consistent brand image that attracts customers by encouraging sales on the Web

 

Key Stakeholders:
External: Collaborate with e-commerce partners to understand/share expectations
Internal: Coordinate with Marketing team to align e-commerce sales strategy and objectives

Your responsibilities will include:

E-Commerce strategy:

Engagement & business partnerships with the key e-commerce players on various business initiatives including Exclusive Product LaunchesDevelop Strategic thinking for developing Online space Channel margins, Supply Structure and monthly demand planLeverage cross-selling opportunities between Modern Trade and e-commerce

 

GTM (Go To Market) Innovation:

Establish GTM models with customer segmentation on the basis of SOP, MOQ, etc.Leverage innovation to come up with new ideas/plans to innovate for different GTM models
 

 

Customer Engagement:

Align with the e-commerce partners and prepare a Joint Business Plan approach with Tier 1 customers

 

Innovation Testing:

Develop Joint Account Plans with Online Accounts to ensure Sales growthDrive and enable exclusive launches & marketing campaign integrationEstablish working relationships with e-Commerce partners, improving content on partner platforms, designingTerms of Trade & initiation of a joint activity calendar for businesses

 

Business Plan Sufficiency:

Understand the Key Business Drivers for this channel and manage channel forecastsMake it future proof by incorporating channel spends, ensure business delivery and share sufficiencyMinimum requirements:

EDUCATION: Full Time MBA 
EXPERIENCE/PREFERRED: 5-7 yrs

 

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

Result- driven approachStrategic ThinkingExperience in handling key accountsChannel managementRelationship managementPreferred skills and experiences:

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
Lead with speed – agility, focus and confidence
Own it - be personally & collectively accountable for results 
Straight talk – Share honestly, transparently and timely

What we offer:

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