About the role
- Achieve principals’ sales objectives, including volume and merchandising fundamentals at assigned customers
- Develop comprehensive Customer Business Plans aligned with principals’ priorities
- Call on decision-makers to present and sell business plans, programs, and concepts
- Manage manufacturers’ trade marketing funds and process direct shipments
- Oversee manufacturers’ expenditures and achieve results at the lowest selling cost
- Ensure competitive in-store presence through calls on headquarters, supervisors, and operations personnel
- Collaborate with Retail Sales Managers on major retail initiatives and new product introductions
- Provide timely selling priorities and market/customer insights to team members and shared resources
- Utilize computer systems and technology to support the Customer Business Plan
- Provide feedback to leadership and complete special projects as requested
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant industry
- At least six months of experience in retail (CPG), marketing, space management, or resets
- Preferred: Sales administration or finance experience
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, and web-based applications
- Excellent presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects
- Visual acuity and color perception
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Willingness to travel
- Good listening skills
- Ability to push/pull and carry up to 20 lbs
- Flexible scheduling options for field roles
- Emphasis on work-life balance
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities (contact AskHR@acosta.com)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
sales objectivescustomer business planstrade marketingspace managementsales administrationfinancepresentation skillsproject managementvisual acuitylifting capacity
Soft skills
collaborationcommunicationlistening skillsorganizational skillsability to manage multiple projects
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree