Manager Retail Account

<strong>General Information<br><br></strong><strong>Company:</strong> ACO-US<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> MEMPHIS, Tennessee, 38119<br><br><strong>Ref #:</strong> 134910<br><br><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> $ 21.15<br><br><strong>Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate<br><br></strong><strong>Function:</strong> Merchandising<br><br><strong>Employment Duration:</strong> Full-time<br><br><strong>Benefits:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Medical, dental and vision insurance</li><li>Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability</li><li>401k program</li><li>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Description And Requirements<br><br></strong>The Retail Account Manager is responsible for increasing sales volume through perfect on-shelf execution and product availability for Gillette. This role requires independent work, strong relationship-building skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution across a territory of up to 40 store locations. Travel and mileage reimbursement are included.<br><br><strong>What's in it for you?<br><br></strong><ul><li>Job stability and a set schedule.</li><li>Collaborative team environment.</li><li>Paid time off and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).</li><li>Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and support resources.</li><li>Opportunity to work with leading brands and top retailers across the U.S. and Canada.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>What will you do?<br><br></strong><ul><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with store leadership and associates to maximize sales opportunities.</li><li>Increase the shelf presence of Gillette products and resolve out-of-stock issues.</li><li>Execute merchandising plans, including product placement and promotional activities.</li><li>Utilize data to identify issues and implement actionable solutions within the territory.</li><li>Travel within the assigned territory to manage store locations, document visits, and report on results.</li><li>Follow all company and client policies while maintaining a professional presence in-store.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>How will you succeed?<br><br></strong><ul><li>Demonstrate persuasive presentation skills, resilience, determination, and flexibility.</li><li>Take a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution at the store level.</li><li>Build relationships quickly and maintain consistent communication with store leadership.</li><li>Utilize Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to track, report, and manage performance.</li><li>Exhibit energy, passion, and a proactive approach to overcoming shelf availability challenges.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Experience and Qualifications</strong> :<br><br><ul><li>1+ years of relevant Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) experience preferred.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; degree preferred.</li><li>Proven ability to build relationships and overcome obstacles to improve sales.</li><li>Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.</li><li>Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.<br><br><br></li></ul>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<br><br><ul><li>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.<br></li></ul>

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