Deal Strategy Analyst

Deal Strategy Analyst

The Deal Strategy Analyst supports process improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and performance across the sales organization in alignment with Acosta's strategic goals. This includes managing the full lifecycle of client contracts - covering new contracts, amendments, terminations, and compliance - while ensuring accurate data entry, financial impact analysis, and seamless coordination across internal teams and systems. This role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide research, insights, data and systems analysis, and tools to inform key decisions, as well as maintaining clear communication with all levels of management.

This position will either be Hybrid I or Hybrid II, depending on how far you reside from one of our Corporate offices. Preferred metroplexes for applicants to reside in: Jacksonville, FL; Dallas, TX; St. Louis, MO; Rogers, AR; Charlotte, NC; or Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Deliverables: Execute repeatable tasks as assigned in an established cadence.
• Process Analysis: Analyze existing operational processes to identify areas for improvement, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency.
• Data Analysis: Use data-driven insights to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for optimization.
• Performance Metrics: Develop and implement performance metrics to measure productivity and track progress.
• System Maintenance: Responsible for maintaining and optimizing business systems by adding, removing, and updating configurations to ensure accuracy, functionality, and peak performance across platforms.
• Business Growth: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth by identifying opportunities for process enhancements.
• Communication: Regularly communicate findings and recommendations to management at all levels.
• Ad Hoc Analysis: Perform ad hoc analysis to inform key decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Research: Research financial and operational data to provide supporting information or documentation for Sales Leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience and CPG industry knowledge and experience preferred.
• Strong PC skills, including proficiency using MS Office, MS Outlook, MS Word, Web Browsers, and familiarity with Salesforce.
• Able to prioritize and simultaneously manage several projects/initiatives (small and large in scope) and potentially oversee a program.
• Divergent thinker displays a growth mindset.
• Strong analytical abilities to dissect processes and identify improvement area.
• Strong ability to collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams.

Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agenciesAcosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing. We recognize our associates are the foundation of our success. That's why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full potential. With programs designed to support a fulfilling work-life balance, we offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle and ambitionswhether you're looking for part-time flexibility or full-time career advancement. Ready for a career path that's as unique as you? Discover your path at Acosta Group! Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates.