Customer Business Manager II-Grocery

Acosta, Inc.; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossmark Inc. in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Customer Business Manager II to act as the retailer expert, growing the client’s business across assigned retailers through insights, strong execution, and strategic plans.

You will build relationships, present targeted plans, and drive growth across brands with retailers and internal teams, including travel within the U.S. as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a minimum of 3+ years of experience in the CPG industry.
• 5+ years of sales experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), including intermediate Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables).
• Strong communication skills (listening, presentation, written, and verbal).
• Insights-based, consultative selling and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and customers in an assigned geographic region.
• Present targeted, strategic client plans that build effective brand promotion strategies.
• Execute strategic plans for all client brands with retailers in the defined geography, including sales, share, distribution, promotion, pricing, merchandising, and financial management.
• Maintain proactive, ongoing communication with the Client Team to provide status updates and address needs.
• Communicate customer changes and insights across CROSSMARK roles.
• Support CROSSVIEW as the planning and execution framework to drive efficiency and visibility.
• Identify and sell additional client services by analyzing client strategy and performance insights.
• Provide input for CROSSVIEW Business Reviews and participate in presentations when appropriate.
• Travel within the U.S. for meetings as needed.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Consultative selling

Negotiation

Time management

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

3+ years in CPG industry

Tools

Microsoft Office

PivotTables

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Overview

Customer Business Manager II serves as the retailer expert supporting Hy-Vee and Fareway and consistently executes client plans. Grow the client’s business within each assigned retailer faster than both the category and the retailer overall. Build and sustain client satisfaction by supporting the development of business plans and owning execution strategies for assigned retailers. Drive growth across brands through deep knowledge of retailer operations and merchandising strategies, paired with strong insights, effective selling, and flawless execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both clients and customers within an assigned geographic region, demonstrating a clear understanding of their goals and objectives.


• Present targeted, strategic client plans that build effective brand promotion strategies and strengthen brand activation based on customer and retailer insights.


• Execute strategic plans for all client brands with retailers in the defined geography, including sales, share, distribution, promotion, pricing, merchandising, and financial management.


• Maintain proactive, ongoing communication with the Client Team to provide status updates, identify opportunities, manage expectations, and address needs tied to the client’s business plan.


• Communicate customer changes and insights broadly across relevant CROSSMARK roles, reinforcing the importance of being the “customer expert.”


• Consistently use CROSSVIEW as the business planning, communication, and execution framework to drive internal consistency and efficiency, while increasing visibility and actionable intelligence for clients and internal stakeholders.


• Support Business Account Manager(s) and other stakeholders in developing targeted, strategic client plans that build effective brand promotion strategies and strengthen brand activation based on customer knowledge.


• Identify and sell additional client services by analyzing the client’s strategy and performance insights, along with customer performance by brand and/or category.


• Provide input and support preparation for CROSSVIEW Business Reviews and, when appropriate, participate in delivering presentations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a minimum of 3+ years of experience in the CPG industry (preferred).


• 5+ years of sales experience.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), including intermediate Excel skills (e.g., PivotTables).


• Strong communication skills (listening, presentation, written, and verbal).


• Insights-based, consultative selling and negotiation skills.

Other Functions

• Demonstrate strong retailer knowledge and credibility. Understand the client’s strategy and expectations.


• Effectively develop and communicate insights. Use persuasive selling approaches and maintain professionalism.

Performance Metrics

• On-budget execution of the sales plan.


• New item acceptance in accordance with client standards.


• Existing client growth (targeted revenue and/or sales volume).


• Customer service (NPS).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills (listening, presentation, written, and verbal).


• Insights-based, consultative selling and negotiation skills.


• Intermediate category management knowledge, including (but not limited to) the “4 Ps.”


• Solid business acumen, including awareness of market and industry trends.


• Strong organizational and time-management skills. Customer service mindset.


• Professionalism and ability to perform under pressure.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license.

Supervisory Responsibility: None.

Working Conditions: Office and field environment.

Travel Requirements: Ability to travel within the U.S. for customer, client, or company meetings, as needed.

Physical Demands: Ability to transport sample products to account calls.

Language Skills: English is the primary language; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

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ABOUT US

CROSSMARK 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.

At CROSSMARK, we help leading brands grow by connecting them with shoppers where it matters most—in stores and online. As a trusted sales and marketing agency, we specialize in delivering tailored solutions to drive retail success through strategic merchandising, product demonstrations, and data-driven insights.

We value our people by recognizing everyday wins and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment—both in person and online. Here, achievements are celebrated, work-life balance is prioritized, and everyone feels valued. Diversity is our strength—it fuels innovation, unlocks our potential, and reinforces our commitment to fairness and inclusion. Above all, we foster a growth environment where every team member can connect, develop, and build a fulfilling career.

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.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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Job Category: Administration

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $72600.00 - $90800.00

Company: Crossmark Inc.

Req ID: 40408

Employer Description: US_CRSMRK_EMP_DESC