Business Associate Manager

Acosta; United States; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Virtual Sales Associate Business Manager to drive sales by phone, develop new prospects, and manage existing customer relationships. The role reports to the Director of the Inside Sales Team and supports a hybrid work schedule for nearby office locations.

Responsibilities include initiating sales calls, closing transactions, pricing, and using Excel for order entry and daily scorecards. The ideal candidate has 1+ year of sales experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of previous sales experience (inside or outside sales).
• Excel skills – basic to mid-level Excel functions.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively in business emails.
• Basic math skills (percentages, calculations).
• Upbeat and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Initiates sales calls to assess replenishment needs.
• Contacts retailers and explains product features using persuasive sales techniques.
• Creates new accounts and engages with customers to explain benefits.
• Must have the ability to close transactions and quote prices.
• Performs client system planning and order entry with Excel.
• Provides outstanding customer service and solves problems.

Skills

Sales experience

Excel

Written communication

Oral communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Job description

Description

The Virtual Sales Associate Business Manager must be able to communicate effectively and persuasively to a high volume of people throughout the workday, will develop new prospects and interact with existing customers primarily by phone to increase sales of an organization's products. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision. Reports to the Director of the Inside Sales Team.

The Virtual Sales Associate Business Manager must be able to communicate effectively and persuasively to a high volume of people throughout the workday, will develop new prospects and interact with existing customers primarily by phone to increase sales of an organization's products. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision. Reports to the Director of the Inside Sales Team.

Candidates located near an Acosta Group Office will be expected to work a Hybrid work schedule. Our Hybrid schedule is Monday through Thursday in office each week.

Responsibilities

• Initiates sales calls to customers to assess the need for replenishing inventories.
• Contacts retailers and explains features and merits of products or services offered by the client, utilizing persuasive sales techniques.
• Creates new accounts. Interact with new and existing customer or clients to explain features and merits of products or services offered by the client.
• Must have the ability to close transactions
• Must be able to calculate and quote prices
• Client proprietary system planning
• Must have Excel experience for order entry and daily scorecard entries
• Provides outstanding customer service
• Ability to problem solve based on client resources
• Analyzes and interprets records of present and past sales

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skill And Ability Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in business emails
• Basic math skills (calculations, percentages)
• Upbeat and positive attitude
• 1+ years of previous sales experience (inside or outside sales)
• Excel Skills – Must be able to perform Excel functions at basic to mid-level
• Strong oral and written communication
• Strong attention to detail

About Us

Acosta is a part of Acosta Group - a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.

Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.

But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail] . Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Wholesale

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Corporate

Salary Range: $45000.00 - $49000.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC