Retail Partnerships & Growth Manager

Acosta; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is actively seeking a Business Manager to expand market presence by managing relationships with Natural Enhanced Retailers and coordinating with brand managers. The role involves presenting client products at retail HQs, driving sales initiatives, and ensuring proper retail placement across accounts, interfacing with Customer Service and Administrative Support teams.

Ideal candidates will have experience calling on Natural HQ accounts, knowledge of distributor networks, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with a proven record of meeting deadlines.
• Excellent presentation abilities along with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and leadership.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, negotiation, and sales skills.
• Ability to analyze sales and marketing data for use in high-impact presentations.
• Proficiency with software tools supporting sales and reporting functions.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Willingness to travel (up to 5%).
• Experience calling on Natural HQ accounts and understanding of Natural Enhanced Retailers and distributor networks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer headquarter calls and build strong relationships across key retailer departments.
• Maintain strong partnerships with clients to support the development and execution of effective sales, merchandising, and marketing strategies.
• Build and sustain collaborative relationships with retail customers, including both Natural Enhanced Retailers.
• Assist in developing account-specific sales, marketing, and merchandising plans by leveraging data analysis, tracking tools, and forecasting methods.
• Manage retail promotional activities on behalf of clients.
• Collaborate with leadership and peers to execute new product introductions and trade promotion strategies within funding parameters.
• Conduct regular in-store visits to stay informed on merchandising initiatives, retailer strategies, and competitive activity.
• Meet and exceed client objectives for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving, and promotional volume.
• Resolve financial and administrative issues including deductions, pricing discrepancies, and related items.

Skills

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Data analysis

Software tools

Tools

Sales reporting tools

CRM software

Job description

Acosta is actively seeking a Business Manager to expand market presence by managing relationships with Natural Enhanced Retailers and coordinating with brand managers. The role involves presenting client products at retail HQs, driving sales initiatives, and ensuring proper retail placement across accounts, interfacing with Customer Service and Administrative Support teams.

Ideal candidates will have experience calling on Natural HQ accounts, knowledge of distributor networks, and the ability to