Customer Manager – Natural Channel

Acosta

Customer Manager leading sales and managing client accounts in the Natural Channel for strategic growth. Collaborating with decision-makers and executing comprehensive business plans to drive results.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $50,000 - $55,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver volume and sales fundamentals—including merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving—while optimizing cost efficiency.
Develop and execute a comprehensive Customer Business Plan aligned with principal priorities to ensure long-term success.
Engage directly with key decision-makers to present and sell business plans, programs, and growth strategies.
Maximize revenue through brokerage, commissions, bonuses, and contests while managing expenditures and maintaining cost-effective operations.
Ensure a superior in-store presence by collaborating with customer operations teams and maintaining strong retail execution.
Oversee trade marketing funds, coordinate direct shipments, and leverage data insights to support sales initiatives.
Operate within established budgets, ensuring efficient and effective resource utilization.
Maintain proactive communication with key principals and internal teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.
Partner with Retail Sales Managers on major initiatives such as new product launches, promotional drives, and contests.
Apply market and customer insights to involve marketing, technology, and administrative resources in achieving business goals.
Provide timely updates on sales priorities to internal stakeholders and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams.
Share insights and collaborate with peers to build organizational capability and drive collective success.
Use internal systems and tools to support business planning and maintain proficiency in communication platforms.
Offer feedback to leadership on opportunities to enhance operations and build organizational strength.
Support the team by completing assigned projects that contribute to overall business success.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 6 months in retail (CPG industry), marketing, space management, or resets. Experience in sales administration or finance is a plus.
Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and web-based applications.
Excellent presentation and communication skills required.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Visual acuity and color perception.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 20 lbs.
Ability to push/pull materials.
Active listening and verbal communication.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Deliver volume and sales fundamentals—including merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving—while optimizing cost efficiency.
Develop and execute a comprehensive Customer Business Plan aligned with principal priorities to ensure long-term success.
Engage directly with key decision-makers to present and sell business plans, programs, and growth strategies.
Maximize revenue through brokerage, commissions, bonuses, and contests while managing expenditures and maintaining cost-effective operations.
Ensure a superior in-store presence by collaborating with customer operations teams and maintaining strong retail execution.
Oversee trade marketing funds, coordinate direct shipments, and leverage data insights to support sales initiatives.
Operate within established budgets, ensuring efficient and effective resource utilization.
Maintain proactive communication with key principals and internal teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.
Partner with Retail Sales Managers on major initiatives such as new product launches, promotional drives, and contests.
Apply market and customer insights to involve marketing, technology, and administrative resources in achieving business goals.
Provide timely updates on sales priorities to internal stakeholders and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams.
Share insights and collaborate with peers to build organizational capability and drive collective success.
Use internal systems and tools to support business planning and maintain proficiency in communication platforms.
Offer feedback to leadership on opportunities to enhance operations and build organizational strength.
Support the team by completing assigned projects that contribute to overall business success. 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum of 6 months in retail (CPG industry), marketing, space management, or resets. Experience in sales administration or finance is a plus.
Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and web-based applications.
Excellent presentation and communication skills required.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Visual acuity and color perception.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 20 lbs.
Ability to push/pull materials.
Active listening and verbal communication.
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Hard Skills & Tools

merchandisingassortmentpricingshelvingcustomer business plan developmenttrade marketingdata insightsproject managementsales administrationspace management

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationorganizational skillstime managementcollaborationactive listeningleadershipproblem-solvingadaptabilityteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Marketingrelated field degreeequivalent professional experience