Job Title

Acosta is hiring a Business Manager to lead and grow assigned principals business with Loblaw Companies Limited . This role is responsible for driving sales growth, increasing market share, and managing key customer relationships across Loblaw banners while delivering profitable results for our manufacturers and Acosta. This is a hybrid position , combining work from a home office with travel to customer and Acosta locations as business needs require. What Youll Do Own and manage assigned principals business calling on Loblaw across Canadian banners including Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills, Shoppers Drug Mart, and Independent. Develop and execute customerspecific business plans to drive sales, distribution, and market share growth. Build strong partnerships with Loblaw buyers, category teams, and internal crossfunctional stakeholders. Lead customer presentations, line reviews, innovation sellins, and promotional discussions using datadriven insights. Analyze sales, promotional, and category performance to identify risks and opportunities. Negotiate pricing, promotions, and programs that meet customer objectives while ensuring profitability. What You Bring Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience. Proven sales success; experience with a food broker, CPG manufacturer, or national Canadian retailer preferred. Experience calling on Loblaw Companies Limited or a similar major Canadian grocery customer strongly preferred. Strong presentation, negotiation, organizational, and relationshipbuilding skills. Ability to analyze sales and syndicated data (e.g., Nielsen, Circana) to tell a compelling story.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, CRM tools, and customer portals. Willingness to travel within Canada as required. Bilingual (English/French) is an asset. Must be legally authorized to work in Canada. This is a hybrid role , working from a home office with required travel to customer and Acosta offices based on business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr