Senior Retail Business Strategy Manager responsible for innovative solutions in strategic planning and business performance improvement at Acosta. Building focused relationships and consulting on business challenges.
Responsibilities
Proactively develop and deliver innovative solutions (Product Distribution, Shelving & Merchandise Optimization) to Acosta Clients/Customers in a mutually agreed upon retail priorities and sales objectives.
Utilizes advanced product/service knowledge and understanding of the Client/Customer's business to develop customized proposals that present creative solutions to successfully sell products and develop attractive value propositions.
Establish and maintain focused relationships with Acosta Clients/Customers and identify business challenges and develop strategic retail execution plans to optimize growth.
Use Data Analytic tools & reports to conduct a needs analysis, determine project scope and specifications, and identify solutions. Be recognized as a subject matter expert in the Retail Strategy in the CPG Industry.
Conduct needs analysis and makes recommendations to the Client/Customer
Create and present Client/Customer proposals to influence revenue generation and meet individual targets/quotas.
Be a thought leadership through effective communication of vision, active coaching and personal development, while comparing retail results to goals and taking appropriate action to correct when necessary.
Proactively study retail trends, review sales initiatives, and identity competitive pressures to develop and modify retail strategies and tactics accordingly. Anticipates business challenges; recommends process, product or service improvements.
May participate in leadership responsibilities and/or be required to direct the work of others. Provides input on departmental/organizational strategy
Perform special assignments as requested.
Requirements
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Other (or equivalent work exp.)
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four (4) year college or university.
Ten (10) years’ or more related experience and/or training.
Equivalent combination or education and experience required.
Five (5+) years’ experience in Project/People Management Required, Knowledge in Retail Strategy preferred.
This position requires travel.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, organizational and sales skills.
Use advanced functions of Microsoft (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook)
Strong oral/written communication skills and strong presentation skills.
Effectively communicate with others.
Valid driver’s license or have means to adequate transportation to visit multiple Clients/Customers in assigned region/territory.
Build positive working relationships, both internally and externally.
Great negotiation skills
Maintain knowledge in Competitive Retail Strategy. Resolve complex problems
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