Description
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for retail excellence and team development? Join our team as a Retail Manager, where you’ll lead a high-performing group of Retail Coverage Merchandisers (RCMs) to deliver exceptional in-store execution and drive client sales.
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Development — Train, mentor, and inspire a team of RCMs to meet and exceed client expectations in merchandising, shelving, and sales execution.
- Sales Strategy Execution — Provide daily strategic direction to maximize sales opportunities and guide your team in identifying best practices and in-store selling opportunities.
- Performance Coaching & Quality Assurance — Conduct regular audits and deliver actionable feedback to ensure high-quality execution. Build strong relationships with retail partners through consistent communication.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration — Partner with Retail Directors and internal stakeholders to align on key initiatives and communicate effectively across teams.
- Technology & Systems Expertise — Serve as a subject matter expert on Acosta’s retail systems. Train associates using Acosta University and other tools to enhance in-store performance.
- Meeting Facilitation & Reporting — Develop impactful selling materials for retail meetings and conduct bi-quarterly evaluations to support team development.
- Additional Duties — Perform other responsibilities as assigned, including meeting physical requirements and maintaining a valid driver’s license for travel.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to see the big picture and translate diverse systems and goals into actionable plans.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
- Experience in coaching, mentoring, and promoting continuous learning within teams.
- Ability to align organizational goals with individual performance objectives.
- Expertise in retail systems and tools to drive efficiency and execution.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and sales skills.
- Comfortable presenting to various audiences and responding to questions with confidence.
About Us
Acosta is part of Acosta Group – a collective of retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. We specialize in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, empowering brands to thrive in omnichannel shopping.
With a team of over 20,000 associates, we are a community of professionals committed to trust and transparency. We offer flexible scheduling options in many field roles to support work-life balance. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer; applicants with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodations upon request (contact AskHR@acosta.com with subject “Applicant Accommodation”).
Job details: Salary Range: $39,780.00 - $55,000.00 • Job Category: Retail • Position Type: Full time • Business Unit: Corporate • Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req ID: 13790
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Sales and Business Development
- Industries
- Retail