Customer Manager - Hybrid - Military veterans preferred

DESCRIPTION The Customer Manager will cover the territory & surrounding area they are hired for in a given market. Develops relationships with store managers/personnel to achieve directed short and long-term performance objectives at assigned stores within a geographic territory. Activities center on wall-to-wall sales coverage including new item speed-to-shelf, schematic compliance, item and pricing surveys, promotion selling and product merchandising, resulting in incremental sales volume. The ideal candidate is a highly self-motivated individual who will effectively represent our clientsand sell their products in Natural and Specialty retailers. Candidates must be personable and highly organized. "/> RESPONSIBILITIES In-Store responsibilities Sells promotional programs for displays at independent natural retailers purchasing from UNFI and/or Kehe Sells incremental quantities for displayand TPR based on OI programs through the distributors. Develops relationships with store managers and buyers through impeccable communication and follow through. Obtains distribution and placement of client new items at independent natural retailers through UNFI and/or Kehe. Identifies and corrects voids. Merchandises manufacturer's products to obtain best possible shelf placement Attends retailer resets when requested. Completes audits and pricing surveys in stores as requested. Communications Communicates competitive and market activity to management. Utilizes supplied technology to report on results. Sets and reviews performance against objectives with Sales Manager Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Arts Degree or equivalent work experience Professional or personal experience with the Natural Food Industry preferred Candidate must have ample home space tostore samples required for this position. Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational and sales skills with the ability to work effectively with team members, peers, management, and external customer contacts. Basic Office (Outlook, Excel) functionality comprehension required and proficient in managing Outlook e-mail and calendar, as well as excel basic workbooks. Must have a valid driver's license, proof of current auto insurance and be able to drive a car for extended periods of time. Physically able to perform the essential functions of the job; crawl and/or climb, stand (up to 33%), frequently pull, bend and/or stop, kneel, push, walk (33-66%), continuously use hands and/or legs for repetitive motion, lift - up to 10 lbs. (sedentary level), 11-25 lbs. (light level), greater than 25 lbs. (medium work level) (up to 75%). This position requires that you drive on behalf of Acosta Sales & Marketing, and as such, any DUI/DWI conviction in the past 36 months will be an immediate disqualifier for this position Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer By submitting your application, you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions. US: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/ Canada: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/ Acostautilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please usethe link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) 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: Wholesale Position Type: Full time Business Unit: Sales Salary Range: $52,200.00 - $65,200.00 Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC Req ID: 1241