Trade Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-18
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Business
Business Development, Client Relationship Manager
Description
Trade Specialist will serve as a stateside team liaison connected to the centralized organization and support the Client and HQ sales organization across Grocery, Natural, and Small Format channels.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Trade Specialist
, you'll play a key role in ensuring seamless client operations and driving business success. Your day‑to‑day will involve:
- Managing strategic client systems to maintain accuracy and efficiency across processes.
- Analyzing and comparing client contracts for dates, rates, and product details to ensure compliance and precision.
- Auditing client events to validate deduction application accuracy and uphold financial integrity.
- Driving timely reconciliation processes between client requests, deduction balances, and customer timelines.
- Owning key performance indicators (KPIs) for open deduction balances and delivering insightful reporting on client KPIs and outstanding balances.
- Providing problem‑solving support for Global Business Services, including customer backup documentation and SOP updates.
- Facilitating collaboration through regular cadences with cross‑functional teams (daily, weekly, and monthly) to align on goals and resolve challenges.
We're looking for a detail‑driven professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, analytical environment. To succeed in this role, you should bring:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED required
- Technical
Skills:
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer applications;
Ability to work with data, analyze trends, and generate actionable insights - Core Competencies: Highly analytical with exceptional problem‑solving skills;
Strong business judgment and confidence in decision‑making;
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight timelines
Acosta is part of the Acosta Group – a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and food service 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 an omnichannel environment. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands receive the visibility they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online. Our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations worldwide.
With a team of over 20,000 associates, we are a community of forward‑thinking, value‑driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency. We understand the importance of work‑life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide flexible scheduling options. Join us and be part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.
Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
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Job CategorySales Support
Position TypeFull time
Business UnitSales
Salary Range$21.00 - $23.00
CompanyAcosta Employee Holdco LLC
Req20967
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