Customer Manager – Natural Channel

Acosta

. Deliver volume and sales fundamentals, including merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving, while optimizing cost efficiency .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesJunior💰 $50,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in retail sales fundamentals, including merchandising, pricing, and assortment, while effectively managing budgets and optimizing cost efficiency. Proven ability to develop customer business plans and engage key decision-makers to drive revenue growth through strategic initiatives.

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Retail Sales FundamentalsCustomer Business Plans DevelopmentMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyExcellent Presentation SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

MerchandisingAssortment ManagementPricing StrategyRetail ExecutionData Insights ApplicationSpace ManagementVisual AcuityProject ManagementBudget ManagementSales Strategy

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementActive ListeningCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookWeb-Based Applications

Industry Keywords

CPG IndustryTrade MarketingRetail SalesCustomer InsightsSales Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver volume and sales fundamentals, including merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving, while optimizing cost efficiency
Develop and execute Customer Business Plans aligned with principal priorities
Engage key decision-makers to present and sell business plans, programs, and growth strategies
Maximize revenue through brokerage, commissions, bonuses, and contests while managing expenditures
Ensure superior in-store presence and retail execution
Oversee trade marketing funds, coordinate direct shipments, and use data insights to support sales initiatives
Operate within established budgets
Communicate proactively with principals and internal teams
Partner with Retail Sales Managers on product launches, promotions, and contests
Apply market and customer insights to involve marketing, technology, and administrative resources
Provide timely sales-priority updates and share knowledge across teams
Collaborate with peers to build organizational capability
Use internal systems and communication tools to support business planning
Provide leadership feedback on operational improvements
Complete assigned special projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 6 months in retail (CPG industry), marketing, space management, or resets
Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and web-based applications
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Visual acuity and color perception
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and carry up to 20 lbs.
Ability to push/pull materials
Active listening and verbal communication
Willingness and ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Brokerage, commissions, bonuses, and contests as revenue opportunities
In-market/hybrid work arrangement