District Sales Manager

Acosta

. Lead, coach, and support a high-performing field team .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $62,353 - $66,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and coaching abilities to manage a high-performing field team while ensuring project execution and compliance with client expectations. Proficient in recruiting, onboarding, and maintaining talent pipelines, alongside advanced data management and reporting skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Leadership And CoachingRetail Selling And Merchandising ExperienceProject ManagementAdvanced Computer SkillsData Entry And Documentation

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Hard Skills

Retail SellingMerchandisingProject ManagementData EntryProblem SolvingTalent RecruitmentOnboardingDocumentation AccuracyField TrainingClient Billing

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationIssue RecognitionProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

WordExcelCalculatorFax MachineTelephoneCopierHand TruckPallet JackPhoto Lab EquipmentDrill

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Of Arts DegreeBachelor Of Science DegreeValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsRetailMSO CompanySurge CoverageField Team ManagementTalent PipelineClient ExpectationsOvernight TravelCold ConditionsFood Shows

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach, and support a high-performing field team
Deliver surge coverage and execute project assignments across the designated territory
Recruit representatives, onboard them, and maintain an active pipeline of qualified candidates
Recruit and build talent pipelines through multiple sources
Interview prospective employees and complete applications and onboarding paperwork
Create and maintain a representative database for each territory
Assign and deploy surge projects and home-store coverage
Assemble project mailings and submit them to the Mail Coordinator
Conduct field and store visits to train representatives and evaluate project and home-store completion
Ensure projects are completed by client due dates and expectations
Monitor progress through reporting tools and address issues quickly
Maintain accurate documentation supporting payroll processing and client billing
Maintain the deployment file at 100% accuracy, including project status, mailings, and completion updates
Ensure accurate and timely data entry

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree or equivalent experience required
5 years retail selling and merchandising experience with CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) companies
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive a car for an extended period of time
Availability for overnight travel
Availability for weekend work and holidays (Demos, Food Shows, or Special Client Programs)
Willingness and ability to work in extremely cold conditions, including refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to recognize and understand issues and develop a process to solve problems
Ability to walk, stoop, kneel, reach, pull, grasp, and stand daily
Good vision and dexterous use of both hands
Ability to operate a calculator, fax machine, telephone, copier, hand truck, pallet jack, hammer, screwdriver, drill, and case cutter
Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
Ability to operate photo lab equipment
Advanced computer skills, including Word, Excel, and other workplace communication tools
Experience managing an MSO company preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-life balance prioritized
Supportive, collaborative work environment
Professional growth and career development environment
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Equal opportunity employment