Senior Business Growth Manager - Strategy & Leadership

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Bloomfield, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Senior Business Manager to join the Wakefern Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company. You will be recognized as a strategic thinker who drives growth and profitability across assigned customers, balancing opportunities with disciplined execution.

In this role you will own Sales Strategy & Execution, Revenue & Budget Management, and Customer Business Planning. You will coordinate with cross‑functional teams—Sales, Marketing, Technology, and Retail—and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in the industry required.
• Proven sales experience in a food broker or national company.
• Ability to manage and direct others.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategy and budget for assigned customers.
• Manage revenue and maximize profitability within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive in-store presence.
• Build and maintain relationships with principals and trade partners.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive growth.

Skills

Sales experience

Software proficiency

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

RW3

IRI Analyzer

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Senior Business Manager to join the Wakefern Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our company. You will be recognized as a strategic thinker who drives growth and profitability across assigned customers, balancing opportunities with disciplined execution.

In this role you will own Sales Strategy & Execution, Revenue & Budget Management, and Customer Business Planning. You will coordinate with cross‑functional teams—Sales, Marketing, Technology, and Retail—and