Client Account Manager

Acosta Group; Rogers (AR); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Client Account Manager in Rogers, AR to manage client relationships for a 3PL Retail Merchandising and Retail Marketing Execution company. You will coordinate with field teams, client support, and reporting to ensure client needs are met and growth opportunities are identified.

The role involves weekly client meetings, cross-functional collaboration, and in-store execution oversight. A 60/40 hybrid WFH model applies, with most time office-based.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred; 3+ years of retail merchandising/CPG experience.
• Understanding of Walmart/CPG retailer requirements.
• Knowledge of margins, revenue/cost calculations and impact; managerial accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and online meeting software (Teams, Zoom).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact to assigned client(s) and communicate directions to field management, client support, retail, and reporting teams.
• Meet weekly with clients to review program priorities and execution performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the project from start to finish.
• Create reports and analyses of data to meet client needs in-store and via reporting channels.
• Identify client growth opportunities with the sales team.
• Review execution with operations to address opportunities.
• Generate weekly reports on retail trends and execution compliance.

Skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School Diploma required

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF software

Teams/Zoom

Job description

Description

The Client Account Manager in a 3PL Retail Merchandising and Retail Marketing Execution company is accountable for all aspects of assigned client(s) support including but not limited to ensuring the client's needs are well prepared for and being met. The Client Account Manager serves as the direct contact to assigned client(s) and is responsible for communicating directions to field management, client support teams, retail, and reporting teams on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities

• Communicate as the key contact with client and internal teams to identify best practices, creative support ideas, reporting needs, etc.
• Meet weekly with clients to review program priorities and execution performance.
• Partner with cross-functional team members (Senior Management, Field Operations, and Customer Service) to meet all account needs and to manage the project process from beginning to end.
• Create instructions, reports, and analysis of data gathered to ensure all aspects of client needs are met through in-store execution and reporting avenues.
• Partner with the sales team to identify client growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with the operations team to review execution and address opportunities.
• Track execution compliance and retail trends, run weekly reports and provide professional reports internally and to the customer.
• Partner with Regional Managers to ensure that all representatives are fully trained at all times.
• Manage frequency plans and budgets throughout the month.
• Visit stores with and without clients as needed to plan for program needs.
• 60/40 split hybrid WFH model with 60% being in office.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred, High School Diploma required.
• (3) + years of retail merchandising and/or consumer packaged goods experience.
• Understanding of Walmart, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and other selected retailer requirements.
• Understanding of margins, revenue/cost calculations and impact, etc., is desired. Managerial accounting experience and asset.
• Prior experience working on a similar structured program is preferred.Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as PDF programs, and online meeting/communication software (Teams, Zoom, etc.)
• Ability to travel to client offices, regional offices, corporate and/or vendor offices, training or convention venues, and retail establishments when required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Independent worker with minimal supervision.
• Coachable, accountable, and having a growth mindset.
• Demonstrating excellent problem-solving, time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Effectively communicating with clients and other departments by having exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Retail sales savvy and demonstrating through reporting.
• Positive partnership with the client, co-workers, and customers.
• Detail-oriented and able to make choices necessary to complete performance objectives to ensure client satisfaction.
• Multitasking both team and individual responsibilities.
• Possessing strong understanding of project management processes.
• Analytical skills to assess information with the goal of identifying trends, potential challenges and/or opportunities, etc.

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods (typically 6+ hours per day).
• Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods.
• Lift and carry light items (e.g., files, office supplies, laptops, typically 20+ pounds).
• Reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials.
• Maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work.
• Follow clear directions.
• Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day.

About Us

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Sales Support

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $57420.00 - $70000.00

Company: Premium Retail Services, LLC