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Leadership Development Program Associate The Leadership Development Program (LDP) at Acosta Group is a full-time, salaried opportunity that prepares you for a pivotal cross-functional role within the organization. Over 18 months, you will rotate through 56 organization subgroups, including Retail, Foodservice, Business Intelligence, Sales, Marketing, and more. This rotational structure provides a comprehensive understanding of our business and the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) industry, positioning you to take on a role that aligns with both your career interests and the companys strategic needs. Throughout the program, youll gain hands-on experience, receive executive mentorship, participate in live and virtual leadership training, and broaden your cross-functional knowledge. Responsibilities : Rotation Overviews include: Retail Field Execution: Gain experience and knowledge in the roles of Retail Coverage Merchandiser and Retail Business Manager. Foodservice: Immerse yourself in one of the fastest growing sectors of our business. Business Intelligence: Engage as a Corporate Analyst and Associate Business Manager. Headquarter & Omnichannel Sales: Gain experience as a business manager, honing your skills in effective sales and relationship building with clients and retailers. Brand Advocacy Solutions: Engage as an account coordinator working directly with clients and customers. Additional Rotation: The final rotation is customized to align with your interests, skillsets, and organizational priorities. Qualifications : Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field Minimum GPA: 3.25 Reliable transportation to support local and regional travel requirements Desirable Skills and Attributes : Passionate about diverse subjects including Retail, Foodservice, Business Intelligence, Sales, and Marketing. Proactive, dependable, and personable, with exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. A willingness to ask questions, acknowledge mistakes, and continually deepen their knowledge. Strong leadership skills; capable of providing concrete examples of leadership from previous projects or work experiences and articulate their specific contributions as a leader. The ability to assess processes meticulously and formulate well-informed, tangible proposals. Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr