Territory Retail Growth Specialist - Flexible Schedule

Acosta; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Customer Manager Associate to cover the territory and surrounding area, reporting to the Retail Sales Manager. Develops relationships with store managers to achieve objectives across assigned stores.

The role centers on wall-to-wall sales coverage, new item speed-to-shelf, pricing surveys and merchandising, with duties at independent natural retailers through distributors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience.
• Sales experience required.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Sells promotional programs for displays at independent natural retailers purchasing from distributors.
• Sells incremental quantities for display and TPR based on OI programs through the distributors.
• Develops relationships with store managers and buyers through impeccable communication and follow through.
• Obtains distribution and placement of client new items at independent natural retailers through distributors such as UNFI and/or Kehe.
• Identifies and corrects voids.
• Merchandises manufacturer’s products to obtain best possible shelf placement.
• Attends retailer resets when requested.
• Completes audits and pricing surveys in stores as requested.
• Communicates competitive and market activity to management.
• Utilizes supplied technology to report on results.
• Sets and reviews performance against objectives with Sales Manager.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Customer Manager Associate to cover the territory and surrounding area, reporting to the Retail Sales Manager. Develops relationships with store managers to achieve objectives across assigned stores.

The role centers on wall-to-wall sales coverage, new item speed-to-shelf, pricing surveys and merchandising, with duties at independent natural retailers through distributors.