Hybrid Business Manager

at Acosta

• Job title: Business Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bloomfield, United States

About the role

• Business Manager driving sales and market share for Acosta while achieving key business objectives. Responsible for managing customer relationships and increasing brand visibility in assigned markets.

Responsibilities

• Deliver principals’ volume, share, and sales fundamental goals at the lowest possible cost while maximizing company revenue.
• Communicate principals’ priorities to Retail Sales Managers and the retail selling organization.
• Report directly to the General Manager or Team Leader, managing and participating in the development, design, and presentation of Acosta introduction to new principals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with principals and customers.
• Coordinate ongoing communication between General Managers and key principals.
• Utilize knowledge of customer, market, and principal to successfully sell principals’ programs.
• Provide feedback on the effectiveness of principals’ strategies and initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• A proven track-record in sales; preferably with a food broker or national company.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and sales skills.
• Ability to analyze sales and marketing information needed to make effective sales presentations.
• Proficient in a variety of software packages used to support the sales function.
• Willing to travel.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities