Acosta Group · 5 days ago
Business Manager Costco
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yrAcosta Group is a company focused on increasing market share for the brands they represent. They are seeking a Business Manager responsible for developing relationships with key retailers and managing a team to execute impactful sales and marketing initiatives.
ConsultingMarketingRetail
Hiring Manager
Sarah Osborn
Responsibilities
Implement customer headquarter calls and penetrate key positions in retailer departments
Maintain an effective partnership with clients to facilitate the development and execution of impactful sales, merchandising, and marketing initiatives
Maintain a close and collaborative connection with your retail customers
Collaborate in the development of account-specific sales, marketing, and merchandising plans while utilizing sales data, tracking tools, and forecasting methods
Manage retail-customer promotional activities for clients
Work with leadership and peers to effectively execute client’s new product introductions and trade promotion strategy within funding parameters
Regularly visit retail store locations to be knowledgeable about key retailer merchandising initiatives and the competitive landscape
Meet and exceed Client goals for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving, and promotional volume
Address and resolve financial administrative issues (deductions/pricing discrepancies, etc.)
Qualification
Required
Experience calling on Conventional HQ accounts
Knowledge of the Distributors in the Market
Professional, knowledgeable, and customer-focused demeanor
Ability to influence at high levels within an organization
Well-organized
Strong communication skills
Self-motivated
Disciplined
High-energy
Ability to present to both an individual and/or groups
Excellent organization skills
Proven track record of meeting deadlines
Ability to make presentations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attentive to detail and accurate
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with peers and management teams
Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
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
Willingness to travel (up to 5%)
Company
Acosta Group
Acosta Group is a collection of the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice firms.
Founded in 2023
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Wynne
Chief Executive Officer
J Todd King
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-12-05
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