Hybrid Business Manager

at Acosta

• Job title: Business Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $72,600 - $90,800 per year
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cincinnati, United States

About the role

• Business Manager increasing market share by developing key relationships with retailers. Engaging in high visibility for product placements while managing the team.

Responsibilities

• Implement customer headquarter calls and penetrate key positions in retailer departments
• Maintain an effective partnership with clients to facilitate the development and execution of impactful sales, merchandising, and marketing initiatives
• Maintain a close and collaborative connection with your retail customers
• Collaborate in the development of account-specific sales, marketing, and merchandising plans while utilizing sales data, tracking tools, and forecasting methods
• Manage retail-customer promotional activities for clients
• Work with leadership and peers to effectively execute client’s new product introductions and trade promotion strategy within funding parameters
• Regularly visit retail store locations to be knowledgeable about key retailer merchandising initiatives and the competitive landscape
• Meet and exceed Client goals for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving, and promotional volume
• Address and resolve financial administrative issues (deductions/pricing discrepancies, etc.)

Requirements

• Must possess excellent organization skills and have a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to make presentations coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be attentive to detail and accurate.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with peers and management teams.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and sales skills.
• Must have the ability to analyze sales and marketing information needed to make effective sales presentations.
• Must be proficient in a variety of software packages used to support the sales function.
• Must be willing to travel (up to 5%).

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities