**Overview** Responsible for maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the company in sales, operations, financial results, personal development and reward for employees and management structure and systems **Responsibilities** Primary responsibility involves profitably developing our existing business through both volume gains and attracting new business. Develop strategic plans designed to accomplish the financial objectives of the division. Work with Business Managers to develop a cohesive, effective and highly motivated sales force to achieve Acosta targets. Develop and maintain a strong relationship with Clients to achieve their targets. Responsible for effectively communicating to retail community. Expense management. **Qualifications** Must have a college degree and at least 15 years in sales or marketing positions of successively increased responsibility. Must have proven track record in a management level sales capacity with a food broker or major national packaged goods company. Prior experience must demonstrate proven sales skills along with the ability to successfully manage others. Must be able to effectively communicate with others. Must be able to speak, hear and sit for long periods of time. Must have good vision, dexterous use of both hands and be able to operate a calculator, computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and copier. Must be willing to travel. Must be proficient in a variety of software packages used to support the sales function. Must have the ability to analyze sales and marketing information needed to make effective sales presentations. Must possess a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of financial management and possess the ability to effectively monitor and control expenses. Must be able to effectively communicate the company’s operating philosophy, goals and objectives to all employees. Must be an effective public speaker and be able to make persuasive presentations to principals and customers Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer _By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions._ US:http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/ Canada:http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/ Acosta utilizes E-Verify for validatingthe ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant,pleaseusethe link providedto accessinformation onouruse of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) **Work State** _US-NC-Charlotte | US-MA-Boston | US-MD-Baltimore_ **Job ID** _2023-225870_ **Work City** _Charlotte_ **PCN** _269152_ **Position Type** _Regular Full-Time_ **Work Zip** _28217_ **Category** _Corporate Jobs_