Business Account Manager – IV
Acosta
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United States
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About the role
- The **Business Account Manager** will have a deep understanding of both retailer and manufacturer strategies to develop and execute growth plans based on strategic intent set by VP/MD & Client. The Business Account Manager provides direction to Customer Managers to optimize annual/quarterly Client business plans. They will be the key point of contact for regional client leadership and will be expected to deliver consistent experiences and outcomes. The Business Account Manager will drive the Business Planning process working closely with cross-functional business partners within the Business Insights, Planning Organization and Channel Teams to improve key metrics based on analysis of promotion, spending, and volume (forecasts and actuals). As well as manage base volume forecasts, item distribution, promotional strategy and innovation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year university preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Work experience in sales or marketing for a minimum of 7+ years with experience calling on highly complex regional/national chain customers.
- Must have leadership, networking, relationship, sales strategy and planning, strategic thinking skills.
- Excel, Power Point, working knowledge of Circana and syndicated data sources
- Must have ability to effectively prioritize demands and follow through on commitments.
- Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sales strategybusiness planningforecastingpromotional strategyitem distributiondata analysisstrategic intent
Soft skills
leadershipnetworkingrelationship managementstrategic thinkingprioritizationcommitment follow-through