Remote Visual Merchandising Jobs in Renton, WA (NOW HIRING)

Job Description
Are you a results-driven professional with a passion for sales and strategic growth? We're looking for a Customer Manager (Natural Channel) to lead and manage our principals' business within designated customer accounts. In this role, you'll drive sales performance, strengthen client relationships, and execute strategic plans that deliver measurable results.
Ideal candidates will reside in Seattle, WA market. Local travel within this market is required.
Responsibilities
Here's what you'll be doing:

• Achieve Sales Objectives: Deliver volume and sales fundamentals-including merchandising, assortment, pricing, and shelving-while optimizing cost efficiency.
• Strategic Account Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive Customer Business Plan aligned with principal priorities to ensure long-term success.
• Client Relationship Management: Engage directly with key decision-makers to present and sell business plans, programs, and growth strategies.
• Cost and Revenue Optimization: Maximize revenue through brokerage, commissions, bonuses, and contests while managing expenditures and maintaining cost-effective operations.
• In-Store Execution: Ensure a superior in-store presence by collaborating with customer operations teams and maintaining strong retail execution.
• Trade Marketing Management: Oversee trade marketing funds, coordinate direct shipments, and leverage data insights to support sales initiatives.
• Budget Compliance: Operate within established budgets, ensuring efficient and effective resource utilization.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Maintain proactive communication with key principals and internal teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Retail Collaboration: Partner with Retail Sales Managers on major initiatives such as new product launches, promotional drives, and contests.
• Market Intelligence: Apply market and customer insights to involve marketing, technology, and administrative resources in achieving business goals.
• Information Sharing: Provide timely updates on sales priorities to internal stakeholders and contribute to knowledge sharing across teams.
• Team Contribution: Share insights and collaborate with peers to build organizational capability and drive collective success.
• Technology Utilization: Use internal systems and tools to support business planning and maintain proficiency in communication platforms.
• Continuous Improvement: Offer feedback to leadership on opportunities to enhance operations and build organizational strength.
• Special Projects: Support the team by completing assigned projects that contribute to overall business success.

Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field-or equivalent professional experience.
Experience: Minimum of 6 months in retail (CPG industry), marketing, space management, or resets. Experience in sales administration or finance is a plus.
Technical Proficiency: Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and web-based applications. Excellent presentation and communication skills required.
Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational and time-management skills.
Physical Requirements

• 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

Why Join Us?
Be part of a team that values strategic thinking, proactive communication, and a commitment to excellence. As a Customer Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving growth and delivering value to our clients and partners.
Apply today to make a significant impact as a Customer Manager!
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About Us
Acosta is a part of Acosta Group - a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.
Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.
But it's not just about what we do - it's about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we're a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.
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