Leadership Development Program Associate

DESCRIPTION

Overview :

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) at Acosta Group is a full-time, salaried opportunity that prepares you for a pivotal cross-functional role within the organization. Over 18 months, you will rotate through 5-6 organization subgroups, including Retail, Foodservice, Business Intelligence, Sales, Marketing, and more.

This rotational structure provides a comprehensive understanding of our business and the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry, positioning you to take on a role that aligns with both your career interests and the company's strategic needs. Throughout the program, you'll gain hands on experience, receive executive mentorship, participate in live and virtual leadership training, and broaden your cross-functional knowledge. Together, these elements ensure that upon graduation from the program, you are equipped with the skills, insights, and professional network to accelerate your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Rotation Overviews :

Retail Field Execution

Gain experience and knowledge in the roles of Retail Coverage Merchandiser and Retail Business Manager. This rotation is designed to elevate your knowledge and skills in the following areas :

Acosta Group's foundational business and culture

Customer and client relationships

Fiscal year planning for in-store execution

In-store selling of client products

Self-leadership and supervisory management

Retail specific technology

CPG industry

Foodservice

Immerse yourself in one of the fastest growing sectors of our business. This rotation provides exposure to how CORE Foodservice partners with brands, distributors, and operators. Key learning areas include :

Understanding the foodservice channel and customer dynamics

Developing strategic and tactical selling skills

Building strong relationships with key partners and operators

Delivering solutions to drive measurable results for clients

Business Intelligence

Engage as a Corporate Analyst and Associate Business Manager. This rotation is designed to elevate your knowledge and skills in the following areas :

Collecting and analyzing syndicated scan data

Delivering high impact strategic value to clients and customers

Conducting data analysis for strategic selling and negotiating

Techniques for identifying trends and patterns in data

Using data to drive decision-making and strategy

Building customer and client relationships

Headquarter & Omnichannel Sales

Gain experience as a business manager, honing your skills in effective sales and relationship building with clients and retailers. This rotation is designed to elevate your knowledge and skills in the following areas :

Advanced selling techniques

Consumer data planning, tracking and analysis

Prioritizing requirements to serve as a strategic partner in headquarter-selling

Translating client and customer needs into practical business objectives

Delivering high impact strategic value to clients and customers

Managing, growing, and maximizing accounts

Achieving client and customer objectives related to sales, productivity, profitability, and marketing strategy

Fostering customer and client relationships

Best in class ecommerce knowledge and techniques

Brand Advocacy Solutions

Engage as an account coordinator working directly with clients and customers. This rotation is designed to elevate your knowledge and skills in the following areas :

Coordinating and executing Assisted Sales & Training (AS&T) programs

Collaborative efforts between our strategy and creative teams

Coordinating and assisting the client services teams on the execution of activations, programs, and live events

Understanding Mosaic's consultative approach and how it delivers ROI to clients

Additional Rotation :

The final rotation is customized to align with your interests, skillsets, and organizational priorities. This rotation is designed to help you seamlessly integrate into a team while continuing to advance your professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field

Minimum GPA : 3.25

Reliable transportation to support local and regional travel requirements

Desirable Skills and Attributes :

Passionate about diverse subjects including Retail, Foodservice, Business Intelligence, Sales, and Marketing.

Proactive, dependable, and personable, with exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

A willingness to ask questions, acknowledge mistakes, and continually deepen their knowledge.

Strong leadership skills; capable of providing concrete examples of leadership from previous projects or work experiences and articulate their specific contributions as a leader.

The ability to assess processes meticulously and formulate well-informed, tangible proposals.

Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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ABOUT US

Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies-Acosta, 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 ambitions-whether 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. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category : Administration

Position Type : Full time

Business Unit : Corporate

Salary Range : $65,000.00 - $65,000.00

Company : Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

Req ID : 13659

Employer Description : ACOSTA_GRP_EMP_DESC