Team Lead, Inside Sales & Field Activation

Acosta, Inc.; Edina (MN); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid work environment

Top-tier brands and teammates

Space to grow, learn, and lead

Supportive, creative culture where my/

Job summary

Acosta seeks a dynamic Inside Sales Manager to lead the CORE Inside Sales team, ensuring customer satisfaction processes and project execution. You will serve as the primary contact for the Client team and coordinate on project-based work using CORE CRM (CIRI) and Excel.

You will monitor daily operations, verify timelines, and support Brand Ambassadors with training, materials, and site readiness. Travel is required to activation sites, and you will collect feedback and report regional

Qualifications

• Experience in roles like Team Lead, Field Manager, or Event Manager in experiential marketing.
• 3–4 years in retail activation with proven success.
• Natural leader who can mentor, build a team, and communicate effectively with team and public.
• Willingness to travel within the designated region to support the team on-site.
• Resourceful and able to handle logistics or staffing challenges quickly.
• Enthusiasm for interacting with people and creating positive brand experiences.
• Experience in reporting and analyzing in-field metrics.
• Some sales experience is required.
• Regular access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for Brand Ambassadors in assigned region.
• Oversee day-to-day operations ensuring timely, well-equipped teams.
• Build morale and support professional growth.
• Lead consumer interactions to uphold brand standards.
• Meet with on-site contact to discuss campaigns and feedback.
• Transport assets to activation sites and assist with setup.
• Resolve logistical challenges to ensure smooth campaigns.
• Review weekly schedules and verify timesheets.
• Monitor KPIs on engagement and education reach.
• Deliver regional performance reports to management.
• Gather consumer insights and photos for senior management.
• Travel regularly to activation sites.
• Use Google Workspace tools for organization and communication.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Acosta seeks a dynamic Inside Sales Manager to lead the CORE Inside Sales team, ensuring customer satisfaction processes and project execution. You will serve as the primary contact for the Client team and coordinate on project-based work using CORE CRM (CIRI) and Excel.

You will monitor daily operations, verify timelines, and support Brand Ambassadors with training, materials, and site readiness. Travel is required to activation sites, and you will collect feedback and report regional