Deliver principals’ volume, share, and sales fundamental goals (merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving) while maximizing company revenue through brokerage, commissions, bonuses, and contest earnings
Communicate principals’ priorities to Retail Sales Managers, Sales Technology Managers (IT), Marketing Managers, Business Managers, and the retail selling organization to ensure in-store presence and business objectives are met
Report to the General Manager or Team Leader and manage/participate in development, design, and presentation of Acosta introductions to new principals
Develop and maintain strong relationships with principals and customers, proactively communicating with key principals
Coordinate communication between General Managers and key principals and collaborate with Retail Sales Managers on major retail initiatives (new product introductions, selling drives, contests)
Coordinate principals’ market visits and key account calls to sell principals’ specific programs and initiatives
Leverage insights from senior leadership to develop conceptual sales presentations that deliver principals’ objectives
Provide feedback on effectiveness of principals’ strategies and suggest improvements to build organizational capacity
Maintain current account distribution information, review market pricing reports for accuracy and competitive activity, and collect/report competitive activity
Manage personal skill development plan and share customer/manufacturer information with team members
Ensure client procedures and policies are followed, achieve expertise in client proprietary systems to manage promotional plans and fund balances, and monitor/take corrective action on financial issues (deductions)
Perform other duties as assigned to support overall business success
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
Proven track-record in sales; preferably with a food broker or national company
Strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and sales skills
Ability to analyze sales and marketing information to make effective sales presentations
Proficient in a variety of software packages used to support the sales function