Customer Manager

Acosta

Customer Manager Associate developing relationships with store managers in Minnesota for sales performance. Driving incremental sales volume through promotional and merchandising activities.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRochester • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $43,000 - $45,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops relationships with store managers/personnel to achieve directed short and long-term performance objectives at assigned stores within a geographic territory.
Activities center on wall-to-wall sales coverage including new item speed-to-shelf, schematic compliance, item and pricing surveys, promotion selling and product merchandising, resulting in incremental sales volume.
Sells promotional programs for displays at independent natural retailers purchasing from distributors.
Sells incremental quantities for display and TPR based on OI programs through the 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.
Attends retailer resets when requested.
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

What you’ll need

Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience
Sales experience
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible scheduling options

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Hard Skills & Tools

sales experiencemerchandisingauditspricing surveysitem placementpromotional sellingshelf placementnew item distributioncompetitive analysisperformance objectives

Soft Skills

interpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsteam collaborationcustomer relationship managementfollow throughproblem-solvingadaptabilityattention to detailtime management

Certifications

Bachelor Degreevalid driver's licensecurrent auto insurance