Acosta

Customer Manager

Acosta

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Des Moines • Iowa • United States

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About the role

  • - Sells promotional programs for displays at independent natural retailers purchasing from distributors.
  • - Develops relationships with store managers and buyers through impeccable communication and follow through.
  • - Obtains distribution and placement of client new items at independent natural retailers through distributors such as UNFI and/or Kehe.
  • - Identifies and corrects voids.
  • - Merchandises manufacturer’s products to obtain best possible shelf placement.
  • - Completes audits and pricing surveys in stores as requested.
  • - Communicates competitive and market activity to management.
  • - Utilizes supplied technology to report on results.
  • - Sets and reviews performance against objectives with Sales Manager.

Requirements

  • - Bachelor of Arts Degree or equivalent work experience
  • - Sales experience, natural industry preferred
  • - Strong interpersonal, organizational and sales skills with the ability to work effectively with team members, peers, management and external customer contacts.
  • - Home space to store samples that are readily accessible and securely stored.
  • - Basic Office (Outlook, Excel) functionality comprehension required and proficient in managing Outlook e-mail and calendar, as well as excel basic workbooks.
  • - Must have a valid driver's license, proof of current auto insurance and be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.
  • - Physically able to perform the essential functions of the job; crawl and/or climb, stand (up to 33%), frequently pull, bend and/or stop, kneel, push, walk (33-66%), continuously use hands and/or legs for repetitive motion, lift - up to 10 lbs. (sedentary level), 11-25 lbs. (light level), greater than 25 lbs. (medium work level) (up to 75%).
Benefits
  • flexible scheduling options

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
sales experiencemerchandisingauditspricing surveyscommunicationreportingOutlookExcelbasic office functionality
Soft skills
interpersonal skillsorganizational skillsteamworkcustomer relationsfollow through
Certifications
Bachelor of Arts Degreevalid driver's licenseproof of current auto insurance