Strategic Key Account Growth Manager

Acosta, Inc.; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Sales & Marketing is seeking a Customer Manager to oversee our principals' business within designated customer accounts. You will lead sales execution, merchandising, pricing, and assortment strategies to grow share while managing costs.

You will develop a Customer Business Plan, engage decision-makers with compelling programs, and coordinate with retail partners to deliver strong results across in-store and trade marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant industry.
• At least six months of experience in retail (CPG), marketing, space management, or resets.
• Preferred: Sales administration or finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Achieve Sales Goals by delivering principals’ objectives at assigned customers.
• Strategic Planning to develop a Customer Business Plan aligned with priorities.
• Client Engagement to present and sell programs to decision-makers.
• Cost Management to maximize revenue while overseeing expenditures.
• In-Store Presence to ensure competitive in-store performance at stores.
• Trade Marketing to manage funds and leverage data for concepts.
• Budget Adherence to operate within designated budgets.
• Proactive Communication to align with principals and teams.
• Retail Initiatives to support new products, selling drives, and contests.
• Market Knowledge to involve marketing, tech, and admin resources.
• Timely Information Sharing with managers and shared resources.
• Team Collaboration to build capacity and drive success.
• Technology Utilization to use Acosta systems effectively.
• Feedback and Improvement to enhance operations.
• Special Projects as requested to contribute to team success.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Outlook

Presentations

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Acosta Sales & Marketing is seeking a Customer Manager to oversee our principals' business within designated customer accounts. You will lead sales execution, merchandising, pricing, and assortment strategies to grow share while managing costs.

You will develop a Customer Business Plan, engage decision-makers with compelling programs, and coordinate with retail partners to deliver strong results across in-store and trade marketing initiatives.