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**DESCRIPTION**
The Director will work closely with the program leaders and shared services to set short- and long-term strategic direction for the team and identify the necessary services and resources required to implement the strategies. Also, work closely with the Sr. Director of Client Services and other key account team partners to determine meaningful strategies that will exceed client expectations.
**The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following ACOSTA values:**
**People Minded – Must show dignity and respect to all people**
**Integrity – Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior**
**Results Oriented – Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed**
**Trust – Must be honest, sincere and confident**
**Teamwork – Must build trusting relationships**
**Innovation – Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision**
**Balance – Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life**
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Essential Functions of this Position:**
Evaluate reporting compliance from top down to ensure maximum compliance and program profitability
Drive revenue growth with existing clients and generate new business opportunities by securing new accounts
Focus on increasing sales and growing margin by maximizing all revenue opportunities
Communicate directly with client to provide insights and analysis regarding program performance and to identify opportunities for continued improvement
Develop strategic coverage solutions that ensure the right activity is happening, at the right place, at the right time, by the right resource
Provide direction and management to the team regarding client expectations and performance goals
Responsible for all program execution creation/set up and follow through across US teams.
Act as the daily POC for the key client stakeholders across US work with the field team leads and internal operations lead to ensure alignment for program delivery against client priorities and goals.
Oversee a team of managers who have direct responsibility of managing liaison client partners.
Lead all program executions (executions/projects) from request intake, set up, and follow through – complete project management end to end.
proactively recommend initiatives (define strategy) based on industry trends/knowledge and competitive landscape
Lead program performance reporting, program measurement, ongoing, and ad hoc analysis as required
Define, monitor and give feedback on key performance metrics
Take appropriate actions when performance metrics are not met
Ensure that the right resources are in place and that the field staff has access to the necessary information, tools and technology to achieve the desired results
Closely manage and monitor the financial results of the program to maximize profitability
Manage turnover and fallout and increase retention
Meet regularly with and provide feedback and coaching to direct reports
Monitor all program key performance metrics to ensure the program is performing to all key stakeholder expectations
Maintain focus and accountability for billing and ROI analysis by period and alert account team partners to any variance issues
Other duties as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Minimum Education Requirements:**
Bachelor Degree, Master’s Preferred
Experience Requirement:
Ten plus years of prior relevant experience in Business, Marketing or related field with seven to ten years of management experience, with experience in a retail/merchandising/marketing environment OR any similar combination of education and experience
Retail and/or field marketing agency experience highly preferred
Profound understanding of mass, big box, independent chains, and regional retailers including in-store process, merchandising and training practices and standards
Experience directly managing a large (150 person) multifaceted retail organization including field execution teams, internal operations, and client services
Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements:
Proven success in senior level client relationship development and management
Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail, project management experience, and prioritization of tasks
Superior interpersonal skills to work closely with other team members and the client
Professional attitude and strong leadership skills
Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
Excellent judgment, effective problem-resolution skills, and the ability to balance multiple demands
Extroverted, Motivated & Confident working with people; Magnetic personality
Must be familiar with Microsoft Windows and Office 365
Comply, adhere and ensure that direct reports comply and adhere to company policies concerning disciplinary, termination, performance and conduct issues in communications with all direct reports and/or team members
Supervise activities of all direct/shared departmental reports, including clearly communicating client and account team expectations, developmental planning for management employees and succession planning within programs, ensuring that all direct reports are trained on program specifics
Remain proactive in anticipating problems or issues and resolves issues quickly
Provide program direction and overall strategy management to training organization to ensure that all training needs of the field and management are being properly assessed
Ability to travel 50%
Must have and maintain valid drivers’ licenses.
**ABOUT US**
Mosaic 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.
As a leading North American integrated marketing agency, Mosaic specializes in everything from experiential marketing, commerce retail media and field marketing, to design and production. With a 35 year history, Mosaic has office hubs in Chicago, Dallas, and Toronto and full reach across North America.
We focus on creating brand experiences that connect brands with consumers in creative and relevant ways. Mosaic’s ultimate mission is to propel our client’s business, culture, and communities forward to make the human experience better. We are diverse, yet like-minded individuals, and we believe in taking risks and creating shared experiences, not just for our clients, but for each other. Every associate is given the keys to charter new ground as they collectively live in the moment of building memorable experiences together.
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.
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**Job Category:** Retail
**Position Type:** Full time
**Business Unit:** Marketing
**Salary Range:** $102,900.00 - $120,000.00
**Company:** Mosaic Sales Solutions US Operating Co, LLC
**Req ID:** 6711
Salary : $102,900 - $120,000