Business Manager

**DESCRIPTION** The **Business Manager** will be responsible for the management of the assigned principals’ business 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. **RESPONSIBILITIES** We provide our client and customers the tools needed to deliver solutions and achieve their goals with merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelf positioning. These initiatives result in maximizing market share. We are seeking self-motivated professionals who can create these solutions and have the ability to: Coordinate clients' market visits and key account calls. Communicate clients' priorities to Retail Sales Organization to deliver in-store presence and business objectives. Manage and participate in the development, design and presentation of Acosta introduction to new clients. Provide feedback on the effectiveness of our clients' strategies, selling programs, and initiatives. Maintain current account distribution information. Provide feedback on how to build organizational capacity and improve our business. **QUALIFICATIONS** Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. A proven track-record in sales; preferably with a food broker or national company. 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. **_\#DiscoverYourPath_** **ABOUT US** Acosta is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world. But it’s not just about what we do – it’s about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we’re a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. **\#DiscoverYourPath** Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Wholesale **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Sales **Salary Range:** $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 **Company:** Acosta Employee Holdco LLC **Req ID:** 11466 **Employer Description:** ACOSTA\_EMP\_DESC

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000