**DESCRIPTION** Accountable for all aspects of assigned client support including but not limited to ensuring the client needs are well prepared for and being met as well as identifying opportunities for the client, retailers included in programs, and the Company.Serves as the direct contact to assigned client(s) and responsible for communicating direction to field management, client support teams, retail, and reporting teams on a day-to-day basis. Ultimately responsible for compliance and increasing sales for all manufacturer / retailer products that fall under the program specifications. Ensures all aspects of the account(s) from start-up to client communications and internal communications with all levels of management. **RESPONSIBILITIES** + Serves as the main point of contact for client on all day-to-day program needs. + Key contact with client and internal teams to identify best practices, creative support ideas, reporting needs, etc. + Meets weekly with client to review program priorities and execution performance. + Partners with cross-functional team members (Senior Management, Field Operations and Customer Service) to meet all account needs. + Partners with sales team to meet company goals by identifying client growth opportunities. + Tracks execution compliance & retail trends, identifies opportunities, runs weekly reports, and provides professional reports internally and to the customer. + Creates instructions, reports and analysis of data gathered to ensure all aspects of client needs are met through in-store execution and reporting avenues. + Works with operations team to review execution and address opportunities. + Successfully addresses all issues to include (but not limit): Issue tracking reports, merchandising information, sales reports, compliance reports, training reports, competitive reports, etc. + Works closely with the Regional Managers to ensure that all representatives are fully trained at all times. + Responsible for identifying any additional training needs to ensure that all training needs are clearly communicated and executed. + Develops and recommends creative ideas for increasing in-store execution productivity, in-store shelf space and additional placement opportunities. + Manages frequency plans / budgets throughout the month as needed. + Communicates frequency plan, addresses concerns with field operations teams as needed. + Visits stores with /without client as needed to plan for program needs. + Weekend support may be requested during high program blitz times. + Other duties as assigned to improve performance of self or others. **QUALIFICATIONS** _(To perform the job successfully an individual should demonstrate the following)_ **Adaptability** + Adapts to changes in the work environment + Manages competing demands + Accepts criticism and feedback + Changes approach or method to best fit the situation **Excellent Communication Skills** + Speaks clearly and persuasively, listens, gets clarification + Demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings + Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness + Looks for ways to improve and promote quality + Applies feedback to improve performance + Monitors own work to ensure quality **Initiative and Judgment** + Undertakes self-development seeking increased responsibilities + Takes action and calculated risks taking advantage of opportunities + Displays willingness to make decisions with sound, accurate judgment + Supports/explains reasoning for decisions including appropriate people in decision-making process + Makes timely decisions + Asks for help when needed **Managing Customer Focus and Service** + Promotes customer focus while meeting commitments + Establishes customer service standards + Develops new approaches to meeting customer needs + Responds promptly to customer needs + Displays courtesy and sensitivity **Planning and Organizing** + Prioritizes and plans work activities + Uses time efficiently + Plans for additional resources + Integrates changes smoothly + Sets goals and objectives + Works in an organized manner **Problem Solving** + Identifies problems in a timely manner + Gathers and analyzes information skillfully + Develops alternative solutions + Resolves problems in early stages + Works will in group problem solving situations **Quality Management** + Fosters quality focus in others + Sets clear quality requirements + Measures key outcomes + Solicits and applies customer feedback + Improves processes, products, and services **Teamwork** + Balances team and individual responsibilities + Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views + Gives and welcomes feedback + Contributes to building a positive team spirit + Puts success of team above own interests **ABOUT US** Premium Retail Services 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. Since 1985, Premium has been a top provider of sales and merchandising services, reshaping retail through innovation and excellence for hundreds of renowned brands across retail categories. With 12,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, we are a people-first company, and we strive to ensure our team members enjoy their jobs, feel valued, and emulate our core beliefs – that’s why we frequently promote from within. We encourage our employees to innovate and expand new horizons, making internal development our cornerstone. Find your place at Premium – whether it’s merchandising, sales or brand advocacy, there's a spot for you on our team. 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 AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. **\#DiscoverYourPath** Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Sales Support **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Marketing **Salary Range:** $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 **Company:** Premium Retail Services (Canada), Inc. **Req ID:** 14113 **Employer Description:** PREM\_RTL\_SERV\_EMP\_DESC