**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 clients and 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 display and 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 to store 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. Physical Requirements: + Seeing + Color Perception + Lifting (50 – lbs.) + Ability to Travel + Listening + Pushing/Pulling + Carrying (20 – lbs) **ABOUT US** Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Wholesale **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Sales **Salary Range:** $52,200.00 - $65,000.00 **Company:** Acosta Employee Holdco LLC **Req ID:** 3259