Associate Business Manager

DESCRIPTION

The Associate Business Manager assists the Business Manager in executing the mutual business goals of Acosta and assigned clients. Under the direction of Business Manager manages the bulk of smaller clients’ responsibilities and supports the Business Managers with key clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supports Business Partners with key clients Down-stream execution tracking Client tactical communication Liaison with Marketing Key metric tracking Promotion plans Post-promo analysis Development of sales presentations

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SMALLER CLIENTS

Provides for tactical and strategic client communications for smaller clients Develops and delivers sales presentations for smaller clients Assists in promotion planning, execution tracking and post-promotion analysis for smaller clients Marketing analysis and category reviews for smaller clients Meeting the physical requirements – listed below Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

High School Diploma/GED Bachelor’s Degree or Experience At least one year of marketing, sales, or sales support

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Sales skills to include understanding the sales process, contract paperwork, and client promotion systems Presentation skills to include preparation, delivery, and handling questions Negotiation skills to include strategy development and tactical technique Marketing/Analytical skills to include accessing and interpreting IRI/AC Nielson data, post-promotion analysis, and category management Finance skills to include ability to create profit and volume strategies and understand financial statements Logistics skills to include knowledge of order processing, inventory tracking, client and customer distribution methods

PHYSICAL

Seeing Color Perception Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Acosta Sales & Marketing