Senior Business Manager: Growth & Strategy Leader

Acosta; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Senior Business Manager to join the Wakefern Team, shaping growth and profitability for assigned customers. You will lead sales strategy, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to execute business objectives.

Responsibilities include developing customer business plans, managing relationships with principals and trade partners, and driving innovation to expand portfolios and drive volume growth, with analytics to support strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in the industry.
• Proven sales track record in food brokerage or national company with leadership.
• Proficient in software packages that support the sales function.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet volume, share, and pricing goals.
• Manage revenue, budget, and expenses within company policy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Technology, and Retail on initiatives.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Sales leadership

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel/PowerPoint

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, shaping growth and profitability for assigned customers. You will lead sales strategy, budget oversight, and cross-functional collaboration to execute business objectives.

Responsibilities include developing customer business plans, managing relationships with principals and trade partners, and driving innovation to expand portfolios and drive volume growth, with analytics to support strategic decisions.