Retail Account Manager - Acosta, Inc.

Overview

Do you have what it takes to be a Retail Account Manager with Acosta?

Do you enjoy working independently? Are you confident in selling & delivering results? Are you able to build relationships quickly with store leadership and associates alike?

If so, this position may be a great fit for you. In this role you will be responsible for increasing sales volume through perfect on shelf execution and product availability for Kens

What’s in it for you?We offer: Job Stability, Set Schedule, and a Team Setting.

Responsibilities

Able to establish effective interpersonal relationships to ensure collaboration among a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders on all major retail initiatives. Personally call on all decision-maker to sell business plans, programs and concepts that improve long-term business results and achieve competitively superior in-store presence in the assigned markets.

Communicates in a professional, responsive, and proactive manner, proficiently utilizing resources that are most effective to the audience’s needs (e.g., telephone, e-mail, in-person visits).

Possesses superior presentation, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Exceptional understanding of client’s needs and able to leverage execution of business plans, improving in-store presence to grow the independent business base. Collaborates with team members in developing improved tools, programs and merchandising opportunities to increase revenue. Effectively use knowledge of customer, market, and principal—involve marketing, technology and administrative resources to accomplish objectives.

Increase sales volume using promotional tools available. Develop a monthly communication strategy that addresses the key points of Walmart SCOG, HOOPs and Seasonal features which integrates pallet and open-stock offers, focusing on seasonal timeframes. Collaborate with Retail Business Manager on all major retail initiatives (new product introductions, selling drives, contests, etc.).

Complete special projects as requested

Adhere closely to organizational policies.

Complete special projects with regard to expense control as requested.

Provide information on local competitive activity, customer feedback/needs, and market place successes in order to identify similar client/customer opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience; Bachelor Degree preferred.• 1+ years of relevant experience within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) preferred.• Comprehensive understanding of the marketplace and strong communication skills.• Strong sales presentation, resilience, determination and flexibility

• Expertise in Microsoft software: PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook and thorough knowledge of web based applications. • Must have excellent presentation and communication skills. • Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously. • Knowledge of financial operational processes.

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