**Start your career with Premium.** \#WeArePremium **Leadership Development Program Associate** **General Information** **Company:** ACO-US **Location:** Jacksonville, Florida, Florida, 32216 **Ref #:** M49405 **Function:** Corporate **Employment Duration:** Full-time **Benefits:** Medical, dental and vision insurance Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability 401k program Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program **Description and Requirements** **Get to Know Us:** Acosta Group is a collective of the most trusted retail, marketing, and food service agencies empowering brands and retailers to win in the modern marketplace. By offering transformative, commerce-focused solutions and more than 95 years of expertise, Acosta Group connects brands with people at every point in the consumer journey. Comprised of Acosta, CORE Foodservice, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and ActionLink, we understand and anticipate evolving consumer needs, fueling accelerated performance and connecting tomorrow's commerce today. **What's in it for you?** _$65,000 / year salary_ _All positions follow a hybrid working model and are based out of the following locations: Jacksonville, FL, Bloomfield, NJ, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, and Chicago, IL._ _Cohort begins July 2024 and lasts 18 months._ The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a unique 18-month opportunity that revolves around exciting rotations, immersing you in 3-5 core business areas including: Retail, Business Intelligence/Analytics, Sales, and/or Marketing. Upon completion of the 18-month program, successful participants have the opportunity to move into significant leadership roles, starting a dynamic career path where LDP Alumni make lasting contributions to the organization. With the support of influential leaders, mentors, and managers, you'll experience firsthand how we serve our clients while gaining new skills, leading diverse teams, and defining your career path. **Here's What You'll learn:** Client Relationship Building: Providing high-impact, strategic value to clients and customers, fulfilling objectives related to sales, productivity, and initiatives. Retail Execution: Learning self-leadership and supervisory management in partnership with retail technology to execute in-store programs. Business Intelligence and Data Analytics: Collecting and synthesizing data insights for clients and Acosta teams to drive bold results. Marketing and Sales: Work cross-functionally with Strategy, Creative, and Client Service teams on client pitches, activations, and live events. Anything else you'd like: This is a program so if you have interests in IT, Human Resources, Client Strategy, or anything else, we'd love to help you gain that experience in your final rotation. **Who You Are:** We don't expect you to have a background in sales or any other specific field- we're looking for **smart people who enjoy solving interesting problems.** Our best associates are: Excited to engage with diverse topics from the worlds of Retail, Sales, Marketing, and Analytics. Eager to ask questions, share ideas, and deepen their knowledge of our industry. Natural leaders who build relationships with integrity, trust, and transparency. Open-minded and innovative when it comes to the growth of our company, our clients, and, most importantly, ourselves. Minimum college GPA: 3.25. **After Applying Here's What You Can Expect:** Eligible applicants will receive an email link requesting you to complete a video interview. Please ensure to look for these emails from our recruitment team and complete them as soon as possible. If you're passionate about making an impact and want to be part of tomorrow's commerce today, join us at Acosta Group. _Acosta Group values and celebrates your own uniqueness. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and our commitment to these values is unwavering. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace._ Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) | Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories | E-Verify Employer