Territory Retail Sales & Merchandising Associate

Acosta; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Acosta is seeking a Customer Manager Associate to cover a defined market territory in the United States. You will develop relationships with store managers and buyers, drive promotions, and ensure shelf placement across multiple retailers.

In this role you will communicate results, conduct audits, and use provided tools to report on performance. The position emphasizes flexible scheduling and collaboration with the Retail Sales team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Sales experience with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage relationships with store personnel and distributors.

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

Outlook proficiency

Excel basics

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Acosta is seeking a Customer Manager Associate to cover a defined market territory in the United States. You will develop relationships with store managers and buyers, drive promotions, and ensure shelf placement across multiple retailers.

In this role you will communicate results, conduct audits, and use provided tools to report on performance. The position emphasizes flexible scheduling and collaboration with the Retail Sales team.