Retail Growth & Partnerships Manager

Advantage Solutions; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life benefits

401(k) with company match

Training and Career Development

Generous Paid Time-Off

Job summary

The Company is seeking a Customer Development Manager to grow sales volume in assigned territory, markets and regions through effective relationships with store operations personnel. This role emphasizes building relationships with high-level decision makers, providing strong service and quality, and driving growth across North America.

As part of our leading business solutions provider, you will receive top-tier training, a competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years previous experience managing key accounts in retail or consumer packaged goods.
• Demonstrated history of building cross-functional relationships with stakeholders throughout the business.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Decision-making skills and ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-browsers.

Responsibilities

• Act as an account manager for an assigned retail sales and merchandising account.
• Growing sales of incremental display locations, selling the execution of plan-o-gramed locations, executing initiatives, as well as maintaining in-stock conditions.
• Developing and leveraging relationships with key influence and decision makers in assigned stores, markets, and regions.
• Following sales call standards and orchestrating call coverage plans that meet the business needs of the client and retail customer.
• Complete accurate and timely paperwork, reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Web browsers

Job description

The Company is seeking a Customer Development Manager to grow sales volume in assigned territory, markets and regions through effective relationships with store operations personnel. This role emphasizes building relationships with high-level decision makers, providing strong service and quality, and driving growth across North America.

As part of our leading business solutions provider, you will receive top-tier training, a competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package with