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 Preferred
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.
Must have the ability to take complex data and create solutions where there may be different goals from the customers and clients.
Must be capable of building rapport with all stakeholders.
Negotiation skills to include strategy development and tactical technique.
Must be able to 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.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite.
Must have a valid driver’s license and have access to a car.
Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and sales skills.