Deliver principals’ volume, share, and sales fundamentals goals (Merchandising, Assortment, Pricing, and Shelving) for assigned customers at the lowest possible cost.
Maximize company revenue through brokerage, commissions, bonuses, and contest earnings; oversee manufacturers’ expenditures at the customer.
Create and sell Customer Business Plans and communicate principals’ priorities to Sales Managers, Marketing, and the Retail Selling Organization.
Demonstrate strategic planning to maintain principals’ business and build volume and generate new business.
Serve as the customer’s primary point of contact on principal-specific issues such as Category Management, Consumer Shopping Behavior, and Promotion Strategies.
Represent Acosta professionally in the trade and develop productive industry relationships.
Manage trade-marketing funds at assigned customers in accordance with guidelines to minimize sales-related deductions.
Develop and present principal interviews for new principals and maintain corporate relationships with principals and customers.
Coordinate with General Managers, Account Managers, and Retail Sales Managers on retail initiatives, market visits, and customer events.
Use technology and analytical skills (including Category Management) to develop presentations, analyze competitive activity, and improve business results.
Assist in development of Business Managers, Account Managers, and the Retail Selling Organization; share information to build organizational capacity.
Manage personal skill development and demonstrate leadership consistent with Acosta’s culture; perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in the industry required.
Proven track record in sales capacity with a food broker or major national company; must demonstrate sales skills and ability to manage and direct others.
Proficient in a variety of software packages used to support the sales function.
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