Description The Client Solutions Director is responsible for strategic growth planning to include new business development, capacity planning, resource planning and profitability. Represent the company and the principal during negotiation and execution of special project coverage in stores, including accurate billing, reporting and analysis at project conclusion. Ensure superior project execution, prospect and lead generation on new project business opportunities, in addition to partnering with other internal teams to ensure superior category results. Responsibilities Build working relationships with clients, field management and Impact Business Operations/CORE Collaborate with Grocery/Walmart associates to foster cooperation and teamwork on projects to ensure growth and profitability Work with principal to negotiate and define category requirements, expectations, goals and objectives Communicate category requirements, goals and objectives to the Retail organization Refine category framework and collateral to ensure consistency and clarity for the Retail organization Coordinate the preparation and entry of each category plan into the necessary company systems Coordinate the preparation of accurate and timely billing statements for each project Work with Retail Analysts to gather, analyze and report category data Communicate project results to clients Develop project recaps for internal use in the CORE Business Operations knowledge base Create opportunities for revenue enhancement by reviewing category data and recaps and coordinating the preparation of supporting documentation and presentation materials Coordinate and partner with the work of Impact Business Operations Client Solutions Managers/CORE Grocery/Walmart and support staff Assist in the design of the company’s proprietary systems when required Meet the physical requirements listed below Other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree preferred 10 years relevant work experience 3 years of relationship management experience CPG experience Retail Strategy experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Must be able to effectively communicate with others Strong negotiation and relationship building skills Must be able to operate office devices and software; proficient in a variety of software packages used to support the sales function Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to drive a car; willing to travel Must possess strong interpersonal, organizational, presentation, negotiation, and sales skills Must have the ability to analyze sales and marketing information needed to make effective sales presentations This position requires that you drive on behalf of Acosta Sales & Marketing Physical Requirements Seeing Ability to Travel Color Perception 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 omnichannel shopping. Our teams build lasting relationships, ensuring client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If accommodations are needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line. Job Details: This position is full-time, within the Sales business unit. Salary range: $92,610.00 - $105,000.00. Employer: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC. Req ID: 12256.

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