Assists in all aspects of assigned client support including but not limited to ensuring the client needs are well prepared for and being met as well as identifying opportunities for the client, retailers included in programs, and the Company. Serves as a contact to assigned client(s) and responsible for communicating direction to management, client support teams, retail and reporting teams on a day-to-day basis. Assists team in compliance and increasing sales for all manufacturer / retailer products that fall under the program specifications. Assists in ensuring all aspects of the account(s) from start-up to client communications and internal communications with all levels of management.
Responsibilities- Assists internal teams to identify best practices, creative support ideas, reporting needs, etc.
- Partners with cross-functional team members (Senior Management, Field Operations and Customer Service) to meet all account needs.
- Partners with sales team to meet company goals by identifying client growth opportunities.
- Recommends creative ideas for increasing in-store execution productivity, retail related mind-share strategies and ultimate sales of client products and services.
- Manages client data, information, and assignments in proprietary systems.
- Assists in communication of frequency plan, assists in addressing concerns with field operations teams as needed.
- Actively contributes to weekly conference calls with Directors of Operations; provides updates on program plans and address concerns / issues early on. Problem solves with teams to insure that all needs of the clients and field representatives are met.
- Aligns resources to accomplish all objectives.
- May manage or be involved in additional training programs or special event programs.
- Assists on other Company Accounts and/or Divisions during critical needs.
- Other duties as assigned to improve performance of self or others.
Minimum Education and Work Experience
- High School Diploma required
- Intermediate MS Office skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Two+ years retail/merchandising and/or consumer package goods experience.
- One+ year project management experience.
- Prior field sales and training experience preferred.
- Prior experience working on a similar structured program preferred.
- Full understanding of margins, retail sales incentives, etc., is desired.
- Must be retail sales savvy and be able to demonstrate this by reporting sales successes.
- Ability to work without constant supervision.
- Proven as a forward thinker and problem solver going ‘above and beyond’ the requests of the client, the retailer, or the scope of the project.
- Proven success with the following behaviors: Detail orientated, organizational skills, time management, and proficiency in multi-tasking.
Physical Requirements
- Sit for extended periods (typically 6+ hours per day).
- Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods.
- Lift and carry light items (e.g., files, office supplies, laptops, typically 20+ pounds).
- Reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials.
- Maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work.
- Follow clear directions.
- Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day.
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About UsSkills Required
- High school diploma
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Two or more years of retail, merchandising, and/or consumer packaged goods experience
- One or more years of project management experience
- Prior field sales and training experience
- Experience working on a similar structured program
- Understanding of margins and retail sales incentives
- Retail sales knowledge demonstrated through reporting sales successes
- Ability to work without constant supervision
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, time-management, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills
Acosta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Acosta and has not been reviewed or approved by Acosta.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements are often described as flexible, with some roles mentioning hybrid options and scheduling autonomy. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a meaningful upside for certain field and part-time positions.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with employer contributions or matching is cited among the standard offerings for eligible full-time employees. Feedback suggests some employees view the retirement match positively.
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Healthcare Strength — Dental and vision coverage are occasionally called out as good among the benefits for eligible full-time staff. Feedback suggests these components of the health package can be viewed favorably in certain roles.
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What We Do
Acosta is an integrated sales and marketing services provider that enables consumer packaged goods brands and retailers to win in the modern marketplace by delivering progressive solutions and exceptional service. With more than 90 years of experience, Acosta understands evolving consumer needs and helps its clients and customers stay a step ahead, fueling their accelerated performance. For more information, please visit www.acosta.com.






