DESCRIPTION

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

The incumbent(s) in this positionshould exhibit the following CLIENT attributes:

• Leadership experience- 5 years dedicated retail experience (SYN a plus); Meijer Store experience preferred.

• Proficient with MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

• Proficient with tech- Smart Phone, Mobile Applications, laptop

• Datainterpretation- Ability to breakdown data to drive business needs. Power BI experience a plus.

• Demonstrated Coaching ability- Hold direct reports accountable to standardsand goal achievement. An aptitude for learning: Be coachable.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Some Essential Functions of this Position:

1. Deliver sales fundamentals (distribution, shelving, and merchandising) goals across all principals on agreed-to retail priorities.

2. Continually improve sales results and productivity of the retail selling organization.

3. Ensure company policies are followed by directly managed associates. This includes but is not limited to proper maintenance of all company owned equipment, accurate and timely expense reporting, and activity reporting within company guidelines.

4. Work with clients to achieve in store results in line with client and company expectations.

5. Collaborate with Sales Manager and clients on all major retail initiatives (new product introductions, contests, etc.).

6. Communicate valueadded by ACOSTA retail to clients and team management.

7. Utilize and fully understand Acosta retail reports and reporting systems. (MEI retail reports, RetailScorecards, etc.)

8. Serve as expert resource to Team Leader, General Manager and Business Managers on the effectiveness of both full-time and part-time sales personnel.

9. Communicate retail territory responsibilities to the MEI admin team, to ensure accuracy in the reporting systems.

10. Effectively and accurately use technology including MEI; communicate retail priorities and coverage analyses to maintain an effective feedback and measurement system.

11. Request and analyze specific retail conditions information (through MEI, surveys, etc.) to develop data-based analyses and improve retail in-store presence results.

12. Supervise, monitor and evaluate the personal development of Retail associates and conduct annual Performance Agreements. Train and develop full-time and part-time representatives.

13. Understand and optimize selling effectiveness in assigned territories. Identify training needs, desired system and work process improvements, and maintain effective balance of store set/surge work and retail store coverage.

14. Conduct on-going recruiting and retain members of the Retail selling organization.

15. Maintain incident files for all RetailCoverage Merchandisers in accordance with company policy.

16. Responsible for special projects as requested by Sales Manager.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Minimal Education Requirements:

1 High School Diploma/GED

0 Associate in Science Degree

0 Graduate Degree

0 Some College

0 Bachelor of Arts Degree

0 Certified Public Accountant

0 Associate in ArtsDegree

0 Bachelor of Science Degree

0 Other (Enter)

Experience Requirement:

Prior food broker, retail and set responsibility experience required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements:

1. Basic Office functionality comprehension. (Outlook and Excel) Associate should be proficient in managing Outlook e-mail and calendar, as well as excel basic workbooks and pivot tables.

2. Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

3. Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and sales skills.

4. Must be able to effectively communicate with others. Must be able to operate to operate a computer, calculator, fax machine, telephone, paper cutter, copier,hammer, screwdriver, drill, case cutter, hand truck, and pallet jack.

5. Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.

6. Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold environmental conditions (i.e. Refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores).

Physical Requirements:

1 Seeing

1 Ability to Travel Distances

1 Lifting (specify pounds 60)

1 Color Perception

1 Climbing

1 Carrying (specify pounds 60 )

1 Listening

1 Pushing/Pulling

1 Touching

ABOUT US

Acosta and Mosaic are the sales and marketing powerhouses behind the most recognized and proven brands with top retailers in the United States and Canada. We offer flexible services that maximize efficiency. Acosta has the talent and technology to build data-, reach- and relationship-driven strategies to execute those strategies, and the tools to monitor, track and optimize metrics-based results for customers and retailers.

Acosta and its subsidiaries, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.

Acosta et Mosaic sont les moteurs des ventes et du marketing derrière les marques les plus reconnues et éprouvées avec les meilleurs détaillants aux États-Unis et au Canada. Nous offrons des services flexibles qui maximisent l'efficacité. Acosta possède le talent et la technologie pour élaborer des stratégies axées sur les données, la portée et les relations pour exécuter ces stratégies, ainsi que les outils pour surveiller, suivre et optimiser les résultats basés sur des mesures pour les clients et les détaillants.

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Retail

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Sales

Salary Range: $37,400.00 - $46,800.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID: 1053