CUSTOMER BUSINESS MANAGER
Crossmark job in Des Moines, IA
Job Posting To be retailer experts and to thoroughly execute client plans. Grow our client's business within each Retailer faster than the category and the Retailer themselves. Responsible for creating and sustaining client satisfaction by assisting in the development of business plans and owning clients' execution strategies with the retailers they are assigned. Drives client growth across brands through a comprehensive and deep knowledge of the retailer's operation and merchandising strategies and through unparalleled insight, effective selling, and execution.
Responsibilities
* Customers within a given geographic region, including a complete understanding of their goals and objectives.
* Present targeted strategic client plans to build effective and efficient brand promotion strategies and strengthen brand activation based on customer knowledge.
* Accountable for the execution of strategic plans for all Clients' brands to Retailers within the defined geography. Key areas include sales, share, distribution, promotion, pricing, merchandising and financial management.
* Responsible for ongoing Client Team communication, engaging in proactive, ongoing communications to provide status, opportunities, manage expectations, and needs associated with achievement of Client's Business plan.
* Owns the communication and transfer of knowledge about Customer changes and insights to drive understanding across relevant CROSSMARK positions, understanding the importance of being the "customer experts."
* Consistently and exclusively use CROSSVIEW as the business planning, communication and execution framework to drive consistency and efficiency internally, as well as visibility and intelligence to the client and across positions internally.
* Assist Business Account Manager(s) and others in the development of targeted strategic Client plans to build effective and efficient brand promotion strategies and strengthen brand activation based on customer knowledge.
* Sells additional services to Clients through analysis understanding of Client's strategy, performance insights, coupled with Customers' performance by brand and/or category.
* Provides feedback and assists in preparation for CROSSVIEW Business Reviews and where appropriate, participates in the presentation.
NOTE: This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree preferred or a minimum of 5 years 'experience in the CPG industry preferred; 7+ years of sales experience; PC knowledge and skills in word, excel, email and PowerPoint; Communication skills, including listening, presentations, written and verbal skills; Insights-based, consultative selling and negotiation skills; Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Excel with pivot tables, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Other Functions: Retailer knowledge and respect with/ by the retailer; Understanding of our client's strategy; Clear understanding of client expectations; Understanding/ communicate insights; Persuasive selling; Professionalism
Performance Metrics: On budget execution of sales plan; New Item acceptances in accordance with client standards; Existing client growth (targeted revenue $/sales volume); Customer service (NPS)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Communication skills, including listening, presentations, written and verbal skills; Insights-based, consultative selling and negotiation skills; Intermediate category management knowledge, including but not limited to the "4 Ps"; Business acumen and intelligence, including market and industry trends; Good organizational and time management skills; Customer service orientation; Ongoing professionalism and ability to handle pressure.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A valid driver's license.
Supervisory Responsibility: None.
Working Conditions: Office and field environment
Travel Requirements: Ability to travel within the US for customer, client or company meetings on an as needed basis.
Physical Demands: Ability to bring sample products to the account calls.
Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
CROSSMARK is committed to providing accessible employment practices and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Auto-Applyretail merchandising "HIRES IMMEDIATELY"
Crossmark job in Des Moines, IA
CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods and services industry that delivers smarter solutions to clients for faster growth in an ever-changing world. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK has more than 25,000 employees with offices throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. We serve multiple retailers and clients - join us today!
Job Description
As a retail merchandiser, you will be ensuring that a proper level of stock will be maintained, and that the merchandise is displayed appropriately with proper signage and favorable shelf space. This includes setup, plan-o-gram execution, as well as the stocking, facing, and rotating of the manufacture's product. You will also have the opportunity in many stores to build relationships with the store management.
Qualifications
Must be 18+
Available Mon- Thurs (Optional Flexibility)
Available to start Resets at 8 AM
Experience Is A Plus
Reliable Transportation
REQUIRED Background Check.
Access To Computer with Internet Connection.
Access To Printer and Photo Taking Device.
Additional Information
Weekly pay. Competitive hourly pay
Full-Time Benefits Package.
Key Account Executive Healthcare
Des Moines, IA job
Staples is business to business. You're what binds us together.
Responsible for driving account growth and profitability strategy, primarily by securing incremental and renewal contractual commitments from Economic Buying Influences (EBIs) and Technical Buying Influences (TBIs) across all categories of products, as well as driving sales at sites and with Power users Key Account Executives are also responsible for mapping an account growth strategy and are responsible for teaming with category experts where necessary to penetrate and grow accounts, as well as add value to our customers purchasing process.. This is a strategic selling position, expected to engage contacts remotely by phone, video, face to face, and utilizing digital tools.
What you'll be doing:
· Utilize prescribed selling tools to prioritize activities and drive efficiency, as well as to document customer engagement and information (ex: Prioritized Insights and SFDC).
· Lead Key Account selling team (i.e. category experts, site development, CSM, sales engineers, etc.) to execute account growth plan
· Collaborates with Revenue Management Team on specific opportunities to make discretionary pricing decisions based on knowledge of the account and assessment of future spend potential, as well as pass BPIs based on contract language.
· Exhibit high level of business acumen and sales methodologies to discover incremental opportunities and align with the customers vision and initiatives (ex: I&D, sustainability, HR), as well as understand competitive landscape
· Expertise of customer industry buying process' and ability to support product selection and standardization of SA.com products assortments
· Engage CSM to manage customer experience and complete customer maintenance requests
· Profitably grow book of business by hunting programmatic and transactional opportunities at the master account level across all categories. Also drive sales through program compliance at all account sites
· Establishes and maintains business management relationships with the senior executive team members within customer base
· Drives incremental sales and profitability
· Ability to create growth strategy based on customer needs
· Executing strategies defined by Senior Leadership Team
· Integrates feedback from customers into their sales approach
· Works to provide Staples solutions and value to customer challenges and situations.
· Provides critical feedback from customers to leadership and support teams
· Growth strategy across customers/sites
· Account assortment and pricing
· Internal Teaming: Individual will need to communicate and work closely with many internal partners such as Revenue Management, Category Specialists, and Support teams
· Customer Communications: Individual is responsible to communicate with prospects and customer daily in a professional manner, displaying high level of business acumen
What you bring to the table:
· Strong drive and a desire to win
· Strong aversion to complacency
· Proven ability to view rejection as a learning opportunity and double down on next best actions
· Experience and proven track record of managing programs or business development
· Ability to interface at customer's most senior levels
· Strong ability to develop and deliver presentations
· Consultative selling, solutions selling, insight selling, negotiation and advanced client management skills
· Ability to set targets, design customer growth plans and work with product category sales team members
· Strong business, financial, operations and technology acumen
· Ability to analyze customer data, business, and industry trends to create tailored solutions for customers based upon Staples value proposition
· Ability to function independently with minimal daily supervision
· Experience and proven track record of managing programs or business development
· Ability to interface at customer's most senior levels
· Strong ability to develop and deliver presentations face to face and virtually
· Ability design strategic customer growth plans and work with product category sales team members
· Strong business, financial, operations and technology acumen
· Ability to analyze customer data, business, and industry trends to create tailored solutions for customers based upon Staples value proposition
· Ability to function independently with minimal daily supervision
· Negotiating: Individual will oversee pricing negotiations for specific sales opportunities.
· Lead Team selling: Individual will be responsible for coordinating and executing account planning processes in conjunction with category experts and customer experience teams.
· Adaptable to change
Qualifications:
What's needed- Basic Qualifications:
· High school diploma or GED
· 4-6 years successful sales experience
· 4-6 years experience in Office Supplies including facility and breakroom, technology products, business furniture, print and promotional products
· 3+ years experience in Microsoft Office and other basic software tools
· 4-6 years experience in consultative selling, solutions selling, insight selling, negotiation and advanced client management skills
What's needed- Preferred Qualifications:
· Bachelor's degree
· Proficient in Microsoft Office and other basic software tools
· Worked cross-functionally in a large, complex company
· Prior account management and prospecting experience with Fortune 1000 accounts
· Had responsibility for a sales budget and track record of exceeding quota
· Managed a complex deal shaping from start to finish
· Experience with business-to-business sales process
· Had responsibility to retain and grow accounts
We Offer:
· Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
· Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
· Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits
At Staples, “inclusion” is an action word. It represents what we do to ensure that all employees feel valued and supported to contribute to their fullest potential. When we operate inclusively, diversity naturally follows. This is why we work hard to foster an inclusive culture, as we seek employees with unique and varied perspectives and areas of expertise. The result is a better workplace and innovative thinking that helps us exceed our customers' expectations - through the power of the people behind our iconic brand. Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Auto-ApplySeasonal Support Driver - $1,000 Sign-On Bonus
Des Moines, IA job
**Deliver from the comfort of your own vehicle!** As a seasonal support driver (SSD), you'll deliver packages to communities and businesses from your personal vehicle. This is a friendly, physically active role, so you'll need to enjoy fast-paced work, being outdoors, and safely being behind the wheel.
This position requires schedule flexibility since work will be assigned in the morning based on operational needs and your availability.
You may experience a short waiting period between when you're hired and your first day on the job. Our team will keep you in the loop every step of the way via text.
**What you'll need:**
+ Lift up to 70 pounds
+ Saturdays and holiday work required - depending on business needs
+ Driver's license in the state you live - You will be required to provide proof of this to qualify for this position
+ Personal vehicle - deliver from the comfort of your own vehicle - see requirements below
+ No experience necessary
+ Legal right to work in the U.S.
+ Seasonal support drivers are expected to comply with UPS appearance guidelines
**What is required of your vehicle?** **You will be asked to provide proof of these items**
+ Proof of vehicle registration
+ Minimum state insurance required
+ Vehicles must be under 10,000 pounds and if that vehicle is a truck, it must have a covered and secured bed
+ No other company logos or markings
+ No bumper stickers, political stickers, offensive markings
**Additional Benefits:**
+ Part time opportunity*
+ Excellent hourly pay - Including mileage reimbursement of .70 cents per mile
+ Paid weekly
+ Deliver from the comfort of your own car
+ No experience necessary
*This is a **seasonal** role. A seasonal job is a great place to start at UPS, and it might even lead to a permanent role that offers even more advantages and benefits! Shifts vary between Monday - Saturday, depending on business needs with the potential for additional hours when available.
This job posting includes information about the minimum qualifications (including the UPS Uniform and Personal Appearance Guidelines), locations, shifts, and operations within the locations which may consider my application. An applicant or employee may request an exception or change to, or an accommodation of, any condition of employment (including the UPS Uniform and Personal Appearance Guidelines) because of a sincerely held religious belief or practice.
**The base pay for this position is $23.00/hour**
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Customer Manager Associate
Des Moines, IA job
General Information Company: ACO-US Pay Rate: $ 22.50 wage rate Range Minimum: $ 22.50 Range Maximum: $ 22.50 Function: Merchandising Employment Duration: Full-time
Benefits:
+ Medical, dental and vision insurance
+ Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
+ 401k program
+ Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
Description and Requirements
The Associate Customer Manager (ACM) is responsible for managing a designated territory and developing strong relationships with store managers and personnel to achieve short- and long-term performance objectives. Focused on small and midsize independent natural retailers, this role includes full wall-to-wall sales coverage, new item placement, schematic compliance, promotional selling, pricing surveys, and product merchandising. The ACM supports incremental sales growth by ensuring products are available, visible, and properly merchandised in stores.
What's in it for you?
+ Opportunity to work with leading natural and specialty retail brands
+ Hands-on experience in sales, merchandising, and account management
+ Supportive team environment with professional development opportunities
+ Travel within the assigned territory with flexible daily schedules
What will you do?
+ Sell promotional programs and incremental product quantities through distributors such as UNFI and KeHE.
+ Develop and maintain strong relationships with store managers and buyers through clear communication and follow-through.
+ Ensure new items are placed quickly and accurately on shelves, maintaining schematic compliance.
+ Identify and correct product voids, optimize shelf placement, and merchandise products effectively.
+ Attend retailer resets as requested and complete in-store audits, pricing surveys, and other evaluations.
+ Monitor and report competitive and market activity to management.
+ Utilize supplied technology to report on results and track performance against objectives.
+ Collaborate with the Sales Manager to set and review performance goals.
How will you succeed?
+ Build trust and rapport with store personnel and distributors to drive results.
+ Demonstrate strong organizational, sales, and interpersonal skills.
+ Manage multiple accounts efficiently while prioritizing high-impact activities.
+ Maintain attention to detail and follow processes for reporting and merchandising.
+ Be physically capable of performing in-store merchandising tasks and traveling across the territory.
Experience and Qualifications :
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
+ Sales experience preferred, especially in the natural products industry.
+ Strong interpersonal, organizational, and sales skills with the ability to work effectively with team members, management, and external contacts.
+ Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel.
+ Home space to securely store product samples for easy access.
+ Valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance; ability to drive for extended periods.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements :
+ Perform physical activities including standing (up to 33%), walking (33-66%), crawling, climbing, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
+ Lift and carry items up to 10 lbs. (sedentary), 11-25 lbs. (light), and over 25 lbs. (medium work level).
+ Work primarily in independent natural retail stores, with travel required across the assigned territory.
Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Master Merchandiser
Ames, IA job
Job Description Retail Merchandisers Needed! Earn $10 / hour - Flexible Hours and Workdays â€" Make Your Own Schedule! This is a flexible, variable hour position with hours that depend on business and project needs. Come join our Team! Driveline is looking for great employees to join our national retail merchandising team providing high-quality retail services to the largest retailers in the United States. If you are looking for something different, with very flexible hours and workdays as well as plenty of hours available and like to see the results of your work right away, we may have the job for you.
Driveline is an industry-leading retail services company with over 10,000 team members which provides a real opportunity for advancement both financially and professionally. We are a management-owned company with old-fashioned values that understands the needs of our customers as well as our field teams. Our success is driven by our strong field team, and we are growing quickly as a result. We will provide the tools and training you need to excel and expand your career opportunities.
What it takes:
The ability to work independently visiting various retail locations within 25 miles of your home. Activities vary each day and include auditing products, counting inventory, setting new fixtures and displays, setting products and shelves to new layouts, moving shelves and fixtures, stocking products, and placing shelf labels are just a few of the critical tasks performed as part of this job. If you learn quickly, have a positive attitude, and have great attention to detail, this job is for you.
What it requires:
The ability to work independently and as part of a team, lift to 30 pounds and bend, stoop and stand for long periods of time is needed. Access to reliable transportation is a must. Smartphone access for reporting and photo capture is required. This position reports to one of our local district managers - to be sure you have local support and training, you will need to have some availability on weekdays for training purposes. We also provide a full-service call center to help if you get hung up and need assistance in-store.
What we offer:
Driveline offers competitive compensation, very flexible scheduling, on-the-job training, strong support, payroll advance program, and the opportunity to advance your career with our strong internal promotion program.
As a Driveline team member, you may be eligible for these benefits:
Telemedicine Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Prescription Drug Discounts Rain Instant Pay Employee discounts 401K program Health insurance (waiting period and eligibility criteria apply)
If you or someone you know would be a good fit for the Driveline family, apply now!
Associate Relations Specialist
Des Moines, IA job
The Associate Relations Specialist supports the associate experience by handling a variety of employee relations activities, including corrective action support, documentation, and case management. This role partners closely with leaders, HR Business Partners, and internal teams to ensure a fair, consistent, and legally compliant associate relations process. The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Associate's degree in human resources, Business or related field or equivalent education and experience.
4 years of experience in Human Resources with solid understanding of employee lifecycle processes, employee relations, and performance management.
An associate first mindset with dedication to internal customer service and company culture.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to effectively with peers, management, teammate and vendors.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong attention to details.
Ability to manage expectations, process and multiple projects simultaneously.
A roll up your sleeves and dive in approach with willingness to assist other functions as needed to achieve or exceed department and company business objectives.
Ability to work with little supervision and deliver results.
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Monitors ServiceNow caseload and ensures timely completion of assigned cases
Triage corrective action, performance improvement plan (PIP), severance, and retention bonus requests
Collaborate with leaders and HR Business Partners to draft and finalize employee relations documents, including corrective actions, PIPs, and terminations
Reviews termination requests to ensure process adherence and sound case development
Processes severance and retention bonus requests, maintaining timely and accurate documentation
Responds to records requests and other ad hoc employee relations needs
Drafts, proofs, and finalizes employee relations documents with a focus on accuracy and compliance with legal and company policy standards
Maintains consistent and complete documentation within the ServiceNow platform
Ensures all actions align with North American employment laws, guidelines, and company policies
Maintain confidentiality of department and associate information according to established practices.
Provides policy interpretation and guidance to associates and leaders as needed.
Partners with HR Business Partners and legal when necessary to ensure appropriate handling of escalated cases.
Supports internal initiatives to improve associate relations experience.
Identifies opportunities for process improvement and shares feedback with the Associate Relations team.
Participates in team projects focused on enhancing documentation, workflows, and associate communications.
Perform other duties as required and/or assigned.
Auto-ApplyLead Event Specialist Part Time - 4973
Des Moines, IA job
The Associate is responsible for completing in-store food and non-food demonstrations. Acquires and maintains knowledge of products represented. Serves, demonstrates, intercepts consumers and sells products in a professional manner. Responsible for the Event execution equipment in the stores. Maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.
Pay Rate- $15.00/Per Hour
Education/Experience:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills:
Proficient ability to use and navigate on a personal computer and personal mobile device using applications and internal systems.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Food Safety Professional Certification, Local Food handlers permit if required.
Physical Demands:
The employee will be regularly required to: Stand; Walk; Use hands and fingers to handle or feel; Reach with hands and arms (including reaching overhead); Talk and hear; Visual ability to read instructions and perform responsibilities; Stoop; Kneel; Crouch; Climb (including use of a 6' ladder); Balance; Lift and carry up to 25 pounds (including occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds); Push and pull a wheeled demonstration cart fully laden with appliances, supplies and product; Prepare foods using raw products (e.g., meats, poultry), using cooking utensils such as knives, convection oven, coffee maker, electric fryer, microwaves; Be in contact with cleaning supplies.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Will be point of contact when Supervisor is absent.
Working Conditions:
Retail store environment with limited travel.
Physical Appearance:
Individuals must ensure a professional appearance and proper grooming is in order. The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance. Specific Retailer Dress code requirements are included in the training documents.
Language Skills:
English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
• Management and maintenance of the equipment and supplies used for events to ensure they are clean and secured in the agreed upon area of the backroom.
• When Supervisor is absent, communicate with store management about the upcoming events and the execution of past events in their store.
• When Supervisor is absent, be the point person for all events being conducted in the store. Assists other Event Specialists with event kits, materials and tools as needed.
• Assist Supervisor by always providing leadership and knowledge to the team.
• Possesses the aptitude and ability to gain adequate knowledge of the products represented.
• Has desire and ability to proactively intercept, engage, interact, and sell product to the consumer in a positive manner.
• Able to assist/perform all job responsibilities assigned to the demo program.
• Can effectively communicate the features and benefits of the product.
• Ability to prepare and serve food samples including raw meats, produce and eggs complying with food safety guidelines.
• Ability to prepare and serve food samples using small appliances such as microwaves, fryers, skillets, coffee makers and knives.
• Can maintain a clean, sterile and safe work station using cleaning chemicals.
• Maintains a professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.
• Properly sets up and prepares Event Table for execution.
• Completes all work assigned.
• Assists with preparation for client visits and completes audit corrections.
• Builds and maintains rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.
• Completes expense reports as per Company Policy.
• Prepares and submits all on-line requirements on the same day as Event execution.
• Takes digital photos of Perfect Table Setup to document success stories for clients.
This role is not expected to exceed more than 25 hours per week, although the company does maintain the discretion to change the role based on the needs of the business and/or the client.
This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Individuals will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Responsibilities With Regard to Workers' Compensation Claims:
You are responsible for reporting all employment related injury you incur to your direct supervisor as soon as possible following an incident resulting in an injury.
Auto-ApplyJuice Barista Part Time - 4973
Des Moines, IA job
is responsible for preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase. Pay Rate: $15.00- $16.00/Hour
Additional Requirements:
Education/Experience: Previous experience in Product Marketing, Product Demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred. Specific Skills:
Ability to safely and effectively prepare juice or other specialty products for purchase.
Ability to conduct demonstration and sampling events of other products as needed.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Applicable state and local food safety certification or license. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to be able to:
Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs. several times per day.
Ability to push a wheeled machine (with weight ranges 50-600 lbs.) to/from the sales floor.
Preparation of foods using produce, machinery and sharp utensils.
Standing for extended periods of time each day.
Work varied hours throughout the day as required.
Climbing with use of a 6' Step Stool (when necessary).
Visual ability to read instructions to ensure safety and food safety compliance.
Ability to work in environments with exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions and hot equipment.
Sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or other peripherals.
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Communicate information and ideas orally and in writing so others will understand.
Identify and understand the speech of another person and interact with customers.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None Work Environment: Retail store environment with regular interaction with co-workers, management team members and customers. Moderate to high noise levels associated with a retail warehouse environment. Exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions, food products and cleaning chemicals. Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Properly set up and prepare the area for specialized food products.
Fully read materials that accompany product demonstrations to understand program scope, instructions, production requirements and program compliance.
Follow all safety requirements when using equipment (e.g. hot machinery or sharp blades). Practice proper lifting techniques when working with boxes or heavy merchandise.
Adhere to all required tasks and procedures related to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging, labeling, merchandising and disposal.
Accurately complete all reporting requirements (including on-line requirements) as required.
Regularly check the product event schedule and email for upcoming activities, corporate news updates, event changes and instructions, and supervisor requests.
Complete certifications and attend special training sessions as required.
Follow safety and compliance guidelines for appropriate machine operation, cleaning and maintenance.
Maintain a clean, sterile and safe work area using proper cleaning chemicals and equipment.
Assist other teammates with event set-up or clean-up and/or with kitchen duties when needed.
Conduct food sampling and demonstrations in support of the needs of business. Follow general set-up and teardown guidelines.
This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Auto-ApplySeasonal Dispatch Supervisor
Des Moines, IA job
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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow-people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.
Job Description:
Job Summary This position supervises, trains, develops, and holds workgroups responsible for safety, production and attendance. He/She sets and maintains high standards for account productivity, accuracy, customer service, organization, communication, cooperation, and safety. This position provides innovative and effective leadership and cultivates a functional working relationship with all levels of personnel throughout the organization. Responsibilities: Develops and maintains good working relationships with employees, management, and customers. Facilitates training with new and current employees. Responsible to ensure that all employees adhere to safety policies and procedures at all times, operating in full compliance with department, station, corporate and local government requirements. Manages department resources to ensure maximum output, accuracy, and efficiency at all times. Establishes and promotes a positive, team-oriented work environment emphasizing employee involvement, pro-active communication, inter-departmental cooperation, and continual improvement on all levels. Implements employee personal development plans as required to ensure the continuing professional growth of department personnel. Ensures all department employees receive specific and detailed orientation, skills and safety training, appropriate materials and information, regular evaluations, and pro-active coaching to support their continued development. Ensures all employees adhere to safety policies and procedures at all times. Qualifications: Ability to lift 70 lbs./32 kgs. Availability to work flexible shift hours, up to 5 days per week Strong oral and written communication skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent - Preferred Management experience - Preferred
Employee Type:
Seasonal (Seasonal)
UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Other Criteria:
UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.
Auto-ApplyCustomer Business Team Lead
Des Moines, IA job
Possess a deep knowledge of the retailer, the competition, and the marketplace. Be deeply connected from operations, merchandising. Shopper, and leadership. To be the “go to” person by the retailer's leadership team for best practices, innovation, and engagement. Lead CROSSMARK's brand with professionalism at all times. To have a bias for growth by driving sales and constantly exploring additional services which drive revenue and margin generating opportunities. This role is remote with the expectation to live in market.
To be retailer experts and to thoroughly execute client plans. Grow our client's business within each Retailer faster than the category and the Retailer themselves. Responsible for creating and sustaining client satisfaction by assisting in the development of business plans and owning clients' execution strategies with the retailers they are assigned. Drives client growth across brands through a comprehensive and deep knowledge of the retailer's operation and merchandising strategies and through unparalleled insight, effective selling, and execution.
Additional Requirements:
Education/Experience
: Bachelor's degree preferred or a minimum of 10 years ‘experience in the CPG industry preferred; 10+ years of sales experience; PC knowledge and skills in word, excel, email and PowerPoint; Communication skills, including listening, presentations, written and verbal skills; Insights-based, consultative selling and negotiation skills; Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including Excel with pivot tables, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
Specific Skills:
Leadership and management Skills
Results oriented
Problem solving
Interpersonal skills
Clear understanding of client expectations
Understanding/ communicate insights
Persuasive selling
Professionalism
Performance Metrics:
On budget execution of sales plan; New Item acceptances in accordance with client standards; Existing client growth (targeted revenue $/sales volume); Customer service (NPS)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
: Communication skills, including listening, presentations, written and verbal skills; Insights-based, consultative selling and negotiation skills; Intermediate category management knowledge, including but not limited to the “4 Ps”; Business acumen and intelligence, including market and industry trends; Good organizational and time management skills; Customer service orientation; Ongoing professionalism and ability to handle pressure.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
: A valid driver's license.
Physical Demands
: Ability to bring sample products to the account calls.
Supervisory Responsibilities
: Yes.
Work Environment
: Office and field environment
Travel Requirements
: Ability to travel within the US for customer, client, or company meetings on an as needed basis.
Language Skills:
English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible and accountable for all retailer P&L controllable items. To include but not limited to - revenue, payroll, and T&E.
• Provides leadership to team members with respect to employee, business, and ethical issues including cultivating positive team and growth environment.
• Responsible for effectively managing business relations with the retailer serviced by the team.
• Responsible for consistently evaluating the team's Customer Managers and providing feedback to enhance performance.
• Owns the development and maintenance of strong relationships with both Clients and Customers within a given geographic region, including a complete understanding of their goals and objectives.
• Present targeted strategic client plans to build effective and efficient brand promotion strategies and strengthen brand activation based on customer knowledge.
• Accountable for the execution of strategic plans for all Clients' brands to Retailers within the defined geography. Key areas include sales, share, distribution, promotion, pricing, merchandising and financial management.
• Responsible for ongoing Client Team communication, engaging in proactive, ongoing communications to provide status, opportunities, manage expectations, and needs associated with achievement of Client's Business plan.
• Owns the communication and transfer of knowledge about Customer changes and insights to drive understanding across relevant CROSSMARK positions, understanding the importance of being the “customer experts.”
• Assist Business Account Manager(s) and others in the development of targeted strategic Client plans to build effective and efficient brand promotion strategies and strengthen brand activation based on customer knowledge.
• Sells additional services to Clients through analysis understanding of Client's strategy, performance insights, coupled with Customers' performance by brand and/or category.
Responsibilities With Regard to Workers' Compensation Claims:
You are responsible for reporting any employment related injury you incur to your direct supervisor as soon as possible following an incident resulting in an injury.
This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Individuals will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Auto-ApplyDedicated Market Specialist
Des Moines, IA job
**General Information** **Company:** PRE-US **Ref #:** 115561 **Pay Rate:** $ 16.50 wage rate** **Range Minimum:** $ 14.00 **Range Maximum:** $ 14.00 **Function:** Merchandising
**Employment Duration:** Part-time
**Description and Requirements**
As one of Premium's Dedicated Market Specialists, you'll ensure success of Premium's field team by connecting merchandisers to our culture and providing the necessary resources to achieve client objectives in retail stores. Your efforts executing merchandising activities in your area will ensure merchandising excellence for Premium clients.
**What's in it for you?**
·Flexibility in scheduling your work hours.
·Ability to influence field team success through training.
·Opportunity to take the lead on projects and directly impact client success.
·A clear-cut path for advancing your career within Premium.
·Health plan options including no-copay telemedicine, regardless of hours worked.
**What will you do?**
·Execution of key merchandising objectives for Accelerate360 thru superior in-store merchandising, training, and providing feedback to merchandisers in your assigned market.
·Assist merchandising team members in your market in order to work through challenges and obstacles.
·Own a territory of key retailers, maintaining merchandising standards and maximizing product availability and sell-thru.
·Provide project leadership and merchandising coverage across retail stores to ensure we get the job done for clients.
·Complete specialized training and certifications.
·Partner directly with store management and associates to ensure they understand and are aware of the activities merchandisers are performing in their location.
·Lead by example when reporting work to demonstrate success and provide visibility of our efforts to the Premium clients.
**How will you succeed?**
·Sharing your expertise and being passionate about training other and ensuring merchandisers understand how to succeed.
·Looking for creative ways to solve problems.
·Dedicating yourself to continually improving your stores and the success of other merchandisers.
·Using your awesome communication skills and staying organized.
·Building strong relationships with field team members, Premium management and retail partners within your assigned area(s).
So, are _you_ Premium's next Dedicated Market Specialist _?_
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\*Acosta Group, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.
Retail Merchandising Specialist - Alliance
Panora, IA job
**General Information** **Company:** CRO-US **Ref #:** 116599 **Pay Rate:** $ 13.50 wage rate** **Range Minimum:** $ 13.50 **Range Maximum:** $ 13.50 **Function:** Merchandising
**Employment Duration:** Part-time
**Description and Requirements**
Retail Merchandising Specialist - Alliance
Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) | Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories | E-Verify Employer
\*Acosta Group, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.
Hill's Pet Food Brand Ambassador 2017-67036
Crossmark job in Des Moines, IA
CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along “The Way to Market” by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service. Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients' capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark.
We do this by excelling in four key areas - headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 40,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description
The Associate is responsible for completing in-store pet food and non-food customer interactions with shoppers and their pets.
The Associate acquires and maintains a high level of knowledge of products represented.
The Associate intercepts consumers and educates, advises, and upsell pet products in a professional manner.
May also include merchandising and stocking of products as needed.
Maintains an overall professional appearance consistent with the requirements of the job.
Availability shift times for Friday 5pm-9pm / Sat.& Sun 12-4pm
Reliable transportation to travel to store locations:
Weekly pay / Benefits / Paid Training
Hrs. per week: 11-15
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to regularly interact with animals and pet parents.
Must be pet friendly
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Stand up to 4 hours at a time
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The associate must present a neat, clean, and appropriately groomed appearance.
Ability to pass a background check.
Computer Savvy to complete online after hire paperwork & online training.
Reliable transportation / Must live within a 20 mile radius of hiring location.
Montage Video Interview is required
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Additional Information
Why is this position for you?
• Permanent Part time (looking for supplemental income? This is it!)
• Primarily weekends (Shifts are approximately 4 hours in length and typically Friday-Sunday)
• Company-paid training (Ideal for entry-level or those looking to obtain new skills.)
- Weekly pay every Friday with direct deposit setup.
RESET MERCHANDISE
Crossmark job in Des Moines, IA
CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along “The Way to Market” by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service. Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients' capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark.
We do this by excelling in four key areas - headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 20,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Description
RESETTING WALGREEN COSMETIC DEPARTMENT
Qualifications
SOME TYPE OF MERCHANDISING, STOCKING, INVENTORY, ANY RETAIL, RESETS, OR PLAN O GRAM
Additional Information
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Brand Activation Manager
Des Moines, IA job
Minimum: USD $68,640.00/Yr. Maximum: USD $78,000.00/Yr. Market Type: Hybrid Market Manager The Market Manager position is a fast-paced position responsible for staffing, training, and motivating part-time Adult Beverage Brand Ambassadors to drive execution through one-to-one consumer engagement occasions for an assigned market. This position is responsible for the final interviewing and hiring of the BA team, managing all aspects of their training and development, as well as ensuring completion of all reports/deliverables, and overall performance to the goals and metrics of the program. Focus is on building client relationships and driving measurable activation results through outstanding activation execution.
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Team Management
* Manages all aspects of Brand Ambassador team including recruitment, training, weekly event execution, and reporting
* Ensures Brand Ambassadors are properly equipped with merchandise and materials needed to execute sampling events
* Regularly travel in market for purpose of, but not limited to; BA development, activation audits and performance reviews
* Overall performance management of Brand Ambassadors providing direction, guidance, and support where necessary
* Develop employees for career advancement and succession planning
Field Operations Management
* Drive professional and value-oriented relationships with key wholesaler/client field management teams to drive positive relationships
* Use reports and presentations to highlight success and/or improvement areas relative to program execution - performance vs. performance objectives, competitive intelligence, key market initiatives, wins, losses, opportunities, and challenges
* Work collaboratively with support and agency operations team in areas including, but not limited to, report development, event execution, financial control, and coverage model execution/revisions
* Conduct weekly conference calls with DM to communicate program updates and strategic priorities
* Manage budget for assigned geographic area to maximize revenue and profit and lowering workman's compensation claims by enforcing a safe work environment
Additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department
Client Relationship
* Drive professional and value-oriented relationships with key wholesaler/client field management teams to drive positive relationships. Maintains consistency and highly visible presence in designated accounts within assigned territory.
Teamwork/Dynamics
* Work collaboratively with support and agency operations team in areas including, but not limited to, report development, event execution, financial control, and coverage model execution/revisions. Efficient tactical support on BA process, day to day business needs, and administrative support. Communicate daily/weekly with BAs through Whats App. Conduct weekly conference calls with local team to communicate program updates and strategic priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports
* Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Indirect Reports
* May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
Travel and/or Driving Requirements
* Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job
* Travel up to 50%
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study/Area of Experience
2-4 years of experience
Experience in the alcohol or beverage industry preferred
Experience working in an agency, retail, CPG or CE environment
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Team player; works collaboratively with others.
Able to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Able to be nimble in ambiguity; be open to change; embrace innovative ideas.
Able to communicate effectively through various methods while appropriately tailoring the message to the audience.
Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
Proven success in the execution and evaluation of sampling programs
Experience with recruiting, interviewing, and training Brand Ambassadors
Experience in creating weekly schedules with specific parameters for execution
Experience with approving team events, recaps, and payroll systems
Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
Auto-ApplyRetail Sales & Merchandising Representative
Des Moines, IA job
**General Information** **Company:** CRO-US **Ref #:** 110845 **Pay Rate:** $ 17.00 wage rate** **Range Minimum:** $ 17.00 **Range Maximum:** $ 17.00 **Function:** Merchandising
**Employment Duration:** Part-time
**Description and Requirements**
The Retail Sales Representative plays a vital role in promoting nationally distributed, highly recognized products for our great group of long-standing clients. Enjoy working with well-known, nationally recognized products within your favorite convenience and retail stores while building and maintaining professional working relationships with store management and associates. This role is a great opportunity for an energetic, personable individual who can develop strong, lasting relationships quickly and is driven by success.
**Why Join CROSSMARK?**
+ Competitive weekly pay + paid training.
+ Drive time + mileage reimbursement.
+ Health, vision, dental, short-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), and more are available.
+ Flexible, daytime schedule. No evenings or weekends.
+ Employee Referral Bonus! Share our opportunities with your friends and family
**What You'll Do** :
+ Gain shelf placement by selling new and promotional items.
+ Sell and build product displays.
+ Stock shelves with products.
+ Build rapport with store management and staff.
+ Ensure planogram compliance with correct pricing and signage.
+ Monitor inventory levels and suggest order quantities to management.
**What We're Looking For** :
+ Must be 18 years of age or older.
+ Must be comfortable using a smart device.
+ Ability to work independently with integrity and professionalism.
+ Physical ability to regularly lift 25lbs and occasionally up to 50lbs.
+ Must have reliable transportation and willingness to travel to multiple stores in a territory.
+ Must be willing to transport required materials
+ Retail and/or customer service experience preferred.
At **CROSSMARK** , we keep things simple: we help consumer brands succeed in retail. With more than 100 years of experience, we've built a reputation for being dependable, honest, and results-driven. From retail merchandising to sales and marketing insights, our team makes sure the brands we represent look great, sell strong, and stay competitive at every major U.S. retailer.
We believe in hard work, doing right by others, and always looking for a smarter way forward. Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to grow, contribute, and make a real impact at **CROSSMARK** .
**CROSSMARK** is a part of Acosta Group-a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies reimagining how people connect with brands throughout the shopping journey.
Equal Opportunity Employer (Disabled, Veteran) | Under applicable requirements, such as the San Francisco FCO and the Los Angeles FCHIO, we consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records or criminal histories | E-Verify Employer
\*Acosta Group, in good faith, believes that any posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations. This range may be modified in the future.
Inventory Specialist
Grimes, IA job
Inventory Specialist
Opportunity is part-time, on-going Inventory work to service a large ecommerce warehouse organization in your area. As an Independent Contractor with SFS, Inc. you will be taking inventory counts at large e-commerce warehouses and recording and reporting the results through a company app. We also have great opportunities for those who possess experience with assembling RTA Furniture, TV Wall Mounts, and assembling Gas Grills, Sporting Goods, Bicycles, and Display Racks.
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Things to Consider:
You control when and how much you work
Create your work schedule
Be your own BOSS
What we Offer:
Competitive pay
DailyPay - work today, get paid tomorrow
Free enrollment required
Things you should know:
Take inventory, record and transmit information
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of inventory
Move and organize inventory to get an accurate read.
Utilize a smartphone for communication, reporting, and possible photo documentation.
Able to carry and lift up to 40 lbs.
Able to bend and stand for extended periods
Cultivate strong relationships with on-site client contacts.
Internet access & active email address
Report client work completions on the same day as service
Reliable transportation, some travel involved
SFS, Inc. is a leading supplier of field services to Fortune 1000 manufacturers and retailers in the U.S. We contract retail merchandising, auditing, installation and assembly projects in almost every zip code in the country, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Our services are critical to sustaining the retail industry and our team of professionals are responsible for advancing it.
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Auto-ApplyProduct Demonstrator Part Time
Crossmark job in Windsor Heights, IA
Job Posting Weekly Pay Flexible Schedule Fun Work Environment Career Advancement Opportunities Online and/or on-the-job training This part time associate samples products for suppliers within a Sam's Club location. Product Demonstrators introduce customers to new and exciting items and brands by conducting product tasting events, sampling, or demonstrations. Customer service, Food handling, bartender, server, cashier, stocker, demonstrator, brand ambassador, or brand advocate experience is beneficial but not required.
Responsibilities
Engaging customers to communicate key points about products.
Ensuring compliance with food safety requirements while preparing samples (cook, process, plate, serve).
Working with the team to achieve sales goals for the products.
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age
Weekends (Friday-Sunday) preferred; holidays & weekday work available
Reliable access to a smartphone or tablet on days worked
The ability to safely use appliances (microwave, toaster oven, hot plate)
The ability to stand to perform the event for the duration of the event
We welcome applicants without a high school or college degree, have no experience or are returning to the workforce and/or have military experience. We provide comprehensive online and/or on-the-job training to get you working quickly.
Work Environment
Moderate to high noise levels associated with a retail grocery warehouse environment. Some exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions, food products and cleaning chemicals.
A complete job description will be provided during the interview process.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
Salary Starting at
$15.00 / hr
Auto-ApplyBusiness Manager
Urbandale, IA job
As a Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving our company's success by achieving key business objectives and fostering strong relationships with our customers. Responsible for the management of the assigned customer business in a defined marketing area. Primary responsibility includes increasing sales and market share of the brands represented, while earning a profit for our manufacturers and Acosta.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
A proven track-record in sales; preferably with a food broker or national company.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and sales skills.
Ability to analyze sales and marketing information needed to make effective sales presentations.
Proficient in a variety of software packages used to support the sales function.
Willing to travel.
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Achieve Sales Goals: Deliver principals' volume, share, and sales fundamental goals (merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving) at the lowest possible cost while maximizing company revenue through brokerage, commissions, bonuses, and contest earnings.
Strategic Communication: Communicate principals' priorities to Retail Sales Managers, Sales Technology Managers (IT), Marketing Managers, Business Managers, and the retail selling organization to ensure in-store presence and business objectives are met.
Leadership and Reporting: Report directly to the General Manager or Team Leader, managing and participating in the development, design, and presentation of Acosta introduction to new principals.
Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with principals and customers, proactively communicating with key principals to foster collaboration and success.
Team Collaboration: Coordinate ongoing communication between General Managers and key principals and collaborate with Retail Sales Managers on major retail initiatives such as new product introductions, selling drives, and contests.
Market Insight: Coordinate principals' market visits and key account calls, utilizing your knowledge of customer, market, and principal to successfully sell principals' specific programs and initiatives.
Strategic Utilization: Leverage insights from Senior Vice President, General Manager, Team Leaders, and Senior Business Managers to develop conceptual sales presentations that deliver principals' objectives.
Feedback and Improvement: Provide feedback on the effectiveness of principals' strategies, selling programs, and initiatives to both the principal and the General Manager, and offer suggestions on how to build organizational capacity and improve our business.
Information Management: Maintain current account distribution information, review market pricing reports for accuracy and competitive activity, and collect and report all competitive activity.
Skill Development: Proactively manage your personal skill development plan and share customer/manufacturer information with team members to help build organizational capacity.
Compliance and Financial Management: Ensure all client procedures and policies are followed, achieve client proprietary system expertise to manage promotional plans and fund balances, and monitor and take corrective action as necessary in financial management, such as deductions.
Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall success of the business.
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