Manager Retail Business Strategy

Acosta Group; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manager Retail Business Strategy to develop innovative solutions for clients. The role involves strategic planning, business performance improvement, and collaboration with internal teams. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and sales skills, along with experience in project management. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Seven years of related experience required.
• Experience in Project/People Management required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver innovative solutions to clients.
• Create and present proposals to influence revenue generation.
• Conduct needs analysis to determine project scope.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Sales Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Join to apply for the Manager Retail Business Strategy role at Acosta Group

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Manager Retail Business Strategy role at Acosta Group

Description

The Retail Business Strategy Manager is primarily responsible for the development and delivery of innovative solutions to Acosta customer and clients in the areas of strategic planning, strategy development, and business performance improvement. Build focused relationships with customers and clients to identify business challenges and arrive at the best solution. Provide consulting in areas such as process optimization, growth maximization, or execution plan design. Demonstrate proficiency in creating proposals, project plans, responding to customer/client questions or request, and being a proven thought leader with results. Create and present proposals to clients. Conduct needs analysis, determine project specifications, and identify solutions. Drive working sessions with customers/clients to ensure expectations and direction are aligned and timelines are being met. Identify additional product/service opportunities. Collaborate across multiple internal teams (e.g. Retail Sales, Operations Management & Retail Execution Teams) to ensure successful delivery of results based on scope of work.

Description

The Retail Business Strategy Manager is primarily responsible for the development and delivery of innovative solutions to Acosta customer and clients in the areas of strategic planning, strategy development, and business performance improvement. Build focused relationships with customers and clients to identify business challenges and arrive at the best solution. Provide consulting in areas such as process optimization, growth maximization, or execution plan design. Demonstrate proficiency in creating proposals, project plans, responding to customer/client questions or request, and being a proven thought leader with results. Create and present proposals to clients. Conduct needs analysis, determine project specifications, and identify solutions. Drive working sessions with customers/clients to ensure expectations and direction are aligned and timelines are being met. Identify additional product/service opportunities. Collaborate across multiple internal teams (e.g. Retail Sales, Operations Management & Retail Execution Teams) to ensure successful delivery of results based on scope of work.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop and deliver innovative solutions (Product Distribution, Shelving & Merchandise Optimization) to Acosta Clients/Customers in a mutually agreed upon retail priorities and sales objectives.
• Utilizes advanced product/service knowledge and understanding of the Client/Customer's business to develop customized proposals that present creative solutions to successfully sell products and develop attractive value propositions.
• Establish and maintain focused relationships with Acosta Clients/Customers and identify business challenges and develop strategic retail execution plans to optimize growth.
• Use Data Analytic tools & reports to conduct a needs analysis, determine project scope and specifications, and identify solutions. Be recognized as an subject matter expert in the Retail Strategy in the CPG Industry.
• Conduct needs analysis and make recommendations to the Client/Customer
• Create and present Client/Customer proposals to influence revenue generation and meet individual targets/quotas.
• Be a thought leadership through effective communication of vision, active coaching and personal development, while comparing retail results to goals and taking appropriate action to correct when necessary.
• Proactively study retail trends, review sales initiatives, and identity competitive pressures to develop and modify retail strategies and tactics accordingly. Anticipates business challenges; recommends process, product, or service improvements.
• Perform special assignments as requested.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
• Seven (7) years’ or more related experience and or training; or equivalent combination or education and experience required.
• Some experience in Project/People Management Required
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:

• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational and sales skills.
• Ability to use advanced functions of Microsoft (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Demonstrate strong oral/written communication skills and strong presentation skills.
• Able to effectively communicate with others.
• Valid driver’s license or have means to adequate transportation to visit multiple Clients/Customers in assigned region/territory.
• Ability to build positive working relationships, both internally and externally.
• Great negotiation skills 8. Ability to maintain knowledge in Competitive Retail Strategy.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Seeing
• Ability to Travel
• Pushing/Pulling
• Color Perception
• Climbing
• Carrying (0 - lbs)
• Lifting (0 - lbs)
• Listening
  
  
  

\#DiscoverYourPath

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 and its subsidiaries believe the posted compensation range accurately reflects this role at the time of posting. Final pay may vary based on qualifications and location, and the range may be updated in the future.

Acosta Group is an E-Verify employer. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions.

US: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/

Canada: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/

We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

Acosta is part of Acosta Group. To learn more about Acosta click here: https://acosta.jobs/agency/acosta

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $52,200.00 - $65,200.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID: 5438

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Acosta Group by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Retail Business Manager” roles.

Plano, TX $144,000.00-$216,000.00 2 months ago

Director of Strategic Retail Sales - Req. ID: 3122

The North Face: Store Manager - Stonebriar Centre

Assistant Manager, Operations | Southlake town square

Store Manager, Dallas (Maternity leave contract)

Dallas, TX $153,000.00-$229,000.00 2 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.