Territory Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Acosta; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Customer Manager Associate to cover a geographic market and work under the Retail Sales Manager or Senior Customer Manager. You will build relationships with store personnel, drive wall-to-wall sales, ensure on-shelf availability, and execute promotions across independent natural retailers.

The role involves communicating with store managers, executing pricing surveys, and reporting results using provided technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience.
• Proven sales experience and strong communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage calendars and email efficiently.

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

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Customer Manager Associate to cover a geographic market and work under the Retail Sales Manager or Senior Customer Manager. You will build relationships with store personnel, drive wall-to-wall sales, ensure on-shelf availability, and execute promotions across independent natural retailers.

The role involves communicating with store managers, executing pricing surveys, and reporting results using provided technology.