Market Area Manager

General Information

• Company: ACO-US
• Location: CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, 61821
• #: 135379
• Pay Rate: $20.19
• Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate
• Range Minimum: $20.19
• Range Maximum: $20.19
• Function: Merchandising
• Employment Duration: Full-time

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401k program
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program

The Market Area Manager is responsible for increasing sales volume through perfect on-shelf execution and product availability for Procter & Gamble products. This role involves building strong relationships with store leadership and associates, resolving out-of-stock issues, executing merchandising programs, building displays, and using data to implement action plans. This position requires traveling to up to 20 store locations, so a valid driver’s license is necessary.

• Build strong relationships with store leadership and associates to drive sales and merchandising success.
• Increase the shelf presence of Procter & Gamble products and resolve out-of-stock issues.
• Execute merchandising plans, including product placement, display building, and promotional activities.
• Utilize data to identify problems and implement actionable solutions within the territory.
• Travel across assigned stores and document visits, progress, and results.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client objectives are met.

• Demonstrate resilience, determination, and flexibility to overcome in-store challenges.
• Take a hands‑on approach to execute plans and find favorable solutions at the store level.
• Use intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to track and report on results.
• Exhibit energy, passion, and a proactive approach to overcoming shelf availability challenges.

• 1+ years of relevant Consumer‑Packaged Goods (CPG) experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; degree preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships and overcome obstacles to improve sales.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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