The Manager, Growth Enablement, supports the systems, processes, and cross-functional coordination that power Acosta Group's growth engine. Reporting to the VP, Growth Enablement, this role helps sellers move opportunities from prospecting through activation by providing support across RFP management, contracts, onboarding, and client implementation. The role partners across the organization to improve efficiency, drive operational excellence, and ensure a seamless transition from opportunity to execution.
ResponsibilitiesClient Onboarding & Activation Management (35%): Lead onboarding and activation efforts following new business wins. Coordinate onboarding plans, stakeholder communications, milestone tracking, implementation readiness activities, and cross-functional alignment to ensure seamless transitions from sales to execution and delivery. Facilitate onboarding meetings, manage project plans, identify risks and dependencies, and ensure commitments made during the sales process are successfully operationalized. Serve as the central point of coordination between commercial, operational, and client stakeholders throughout implementation.
RFP & Proposal Management (30%): Lead end-to-end RFP project management, including timeline management, stakeholder coordination, content collection, review cycles, proposal development, and submission management. Maintain proposal libraries, content repositories, templates, and historical archives while supporting the development of compelling client-facing proposals and presentations. Continuously improve proposal processes to increase efficiency, consistency, and quality.
Contract & Agreement Management (25%): Serve as liaison between Business Development and Legal teams throughout the contracting process. Coordinate agreement requests, collect supporting documentation, facilitate stakeholder alignment, track approvals and execution status, and help ensure contracts accurately reflect business commitments while reducing risk and improving efficiency. Maintain governance processes that support timely and effective deal progression.
Project Ownership, AI Innovation & Continuous Improvement (10%): Manage project timelines and stakeholder communications while leveraging Microsoft Copilot and AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, automate repeatable processes, enhance deliverables, and strengthen Growth Enablement capabilities. Gather feedback and identify opportunities to improve workflows, tools, knowledge management, and operating rhythms.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
3+ years of experience in business development support, sales operations, project management, client onboarding, proposal management, contract administration, or a related commercial function.
Strong project management, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Salesforce.
Experience using Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and business processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
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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Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in business development support, sales operations, project management, client onboarding, proposal management, contract administration, or a related commercial function
- Strong project management, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Salesforce
- Experience using Microsoft Copilot or similar AI-enabled tools to improve productivity and business processes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
- Bachelor's degree
Acosta Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Feedback suggests flexible scheduling, hybrid work options, and access to wellness and assistance programs are available in many eligible roles. These lifestyle-oriented elements are often appreciated for supporting autonomy and day-to-day balance.
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests retirement plans with employer contributions and 401(k) access are part of the package for eligible full-time staff. Company materials also reference related financial programs such as dependent-care FSA options.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests full-time corporate employees may access standard medical, dental, and vision coverage that some consider reasonably comprehensive for the setting. Perceptions of quality vary by agency, position, and location.
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What We Do
Acosta Group fuses storied expertise, unmatched connectivity and advanced insight to accelerate brand growth – everywhere you sell. Our collective of the most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies is reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in the consumer journey. Comprised of Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services and Product Connections, Acosta Group understands and anticipates evolving consumer needs, fueling accelerated performance to connect tomorrow's commerce today. The collective delivers end-to-end solutions, including headquarter sales services, omnichannel retail solutions, assisted sales and training, integrated marketing, foodservice sales enablement and culinary solutions, and the most advanced data and insights.







