Strategic Retail Growth Manager

Advantage Solutions; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Solutions in Richmond, VA seeks a Customer Manager to serve as the sales expert for designated customers, working with KAMs, order entry, claims, schematics and retail teams to execute joint business plans.

The role focuses on driving client business, growing distribution and sales, presenting data-driven strategies, building retailer relationships, and leading promotional initiatives to meet client standards and achieve long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2-4 years in sales or retail experience in CPG preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with management and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive client business at assigned customer, increasing distribution and sales within budget.
• Manage and coordinate Sales Activities through data analysis, planning and presentations.
• Serve as conduit between Customer, KAMs and Clients with product line and promotions.
• Attend client and management meetings and present plans and results.
• Develop relationships with buyers and support departments, executing growth plans.
• Present pricing parity with client and competition; support promotional events.

Skills

Sales experience

Retail experience

CPG industry knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

2-4 years sales/retail experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Web browsers

Job description

Advantage Solutions in Richmond, VA seeks a Customer Manager to serve as the sales expert for designated customers, working with KAMs, order entry, claims, schematics and retail teams to execute joint business plans.

The role focuses on driving client business, growing distribution and sales, presenting data-driven strategies, building retailer relationships, and leading promotional initiatives to meet client standards and achieve long-term growth.