Business Manager

Role Overview

• Responsible for the management of the clients’ portfolio and go to market strategy in a defined marketing area.
• Primary responsibility includes increasing sales and market share of the brands represented, while earning a profit for our manufacturers and Acosta.
• Executes the goals assigned through fact-based selling, strategic planning and new business development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required
• Preferred candidate would have a proven track record in a client sales capacity with a food broker or a major national company. Prior experience must demonstrate sales, analytical skills, and critical thinking.
• Five years'+ experience in consumer-packaged goods (CPG) related experience in sales or analytical roles.
• Ability to take complex data and create solutions where there may be different goals from the customers and clients.
• Capable of building rapport with all stakeholders.
• Negotiation skills to include strategy development and tactical technique.
• Effectively communicate with others, function as a team player, demonstrate commitment to serving clients and customers, have a strong work ethic, and proactively assess client/customer needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Valid driver’s license and have access to a car.
• Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and sales skills.