Territory Customer Manager — Merchandising & Sales

Acosta, Inc.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Sales & Marketing is seeking a Customer Manager Associate in Minneapolis to manage a designated territory, build strong relationships with store personnel, and drive short- and long-term performance goals through effective merchandising and sales activities. The role focuses on natural retail environments, with travel within the territory and flexible daily schedules.

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and sales experience; MS Office proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Sales experience preferred, especially in natural products.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and sales skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel).
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance; ability to drive long distances.

Responsibilities

• Sell promotional programs and incremental product quantities through distributors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with store managers and buyers.
• Ensure new items are placed quickly and accurately on shelves; maintain schematic compliance.
• Identify and correct product voids; optimize shelf placement and merchandising.
• Attend retailer resets and complete in-store audits and pricing surveys.
• Monitor and report competitive and market activity to management.
• Use supplied technology to report results and track performance against objectives.
• Collaborate with the Sales Manager to set and review performance goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office (Outlook & Excel)

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Acosta Sales & Marketing is seeking a Customer Manager Associate in Minneapolis to manage a designated territory, build strong relationships with store personnel, and drive short- and long-term performance goals through effective merchandising and sales activities. The role focuses on natural retail environments, with travel within the territory and flexible daily schedules.

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent and sales experience; MS Office proficiency is expected.