Acosta · 5 days ago
Business Manager
Oak Brook, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $95K/yrAcosta is a part of Acosta Group, specializing in retail sales services and digital strategy. The Business Manager position is responsible for increasing market share by developing relationships with retailers and managing the Business Manager team, ensuring effective product placement and promotional activities.
MarketingSales
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
Must possess excellent organization skills and have a proven track record of meeting deadlines
Ability to make presentations coupled with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be attentive to detail and accurate
Must be able 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
Must have the ability to analyze sales and marketing information needed to make effective sales presentations
Must be proficient in a variety of software packages used to support the sales function
Must be willing to travel (up to 5%)
Company
Acosta
Acosta brings simplicity to retail sales.
Founded in 1927
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Berkshire Partners
2014-07-28Acquired
2003-01-27Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Darian Pickett
Chief Executive Officer
Linda Hodnett
Retired VP of Sales
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