Retail Growth & Promotions Manager

Advantage-Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage-Solutions is seeking a Sales Growth Manager to represent 90+ clients and coordinate promotions across regional retailers. The role emphasizes structured planning, strong client service, and clear retailer communication to execute programs effectively.

Responsibilities include promoting retailer alignment, managing expectations, and driving trade spend ROI while expanding retailer coverage within the territory. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 4–6 years of relevant field experience.
• Understanding of retailer distribution networks and margins.
• Ability to apply sales data and customer feedback.
• Experience selling into retailers.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Explains cost of entry, logistics, and basic requirements for doing business with retailers.
• Manages client and customer expectations to ensure smooth execution.
• Executes promotional planning, new item submissions, and account-level sales plans.
• Provides account-level ROI recommendations to maximize trade spend.
• Advises clients on product positioning, pricing, and promotions within assigned accounts.
• Builds strong relationships with retailers and clients.
• Represents client brands at local trade events, store visits, and retailer sales pitches, driving distribution gains and incremental placements.
• May be required to travel around 25%.

Skills

Retail networks

Margin requirements

Promotional mechanics

Sales data analysis

Retailer buying

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Advantage-Solutions is seeking a Sales Growth Manager to represent 90+ clients and coordinate promotions across regional retailers. The role emphasizes structured planning, strong client service, and clear retailer communication to execute programs effectively.

Responsibilities include promoting retailer alignment, managing expectations, and driving trade spend ROI while expanding retailer coverage within the territory. Travel up to 25% may be required.