Leadership Development Program (LDP) – Cross-functional Development

Job Description

Leadership Development Program Associate | Acosta

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Acosta, requiring significant travel. Acosta Group serves as a leading sales and marketing agency for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) companies, connecting brands with retailers and consumers. The Leadership Development Program Associate position is designed to cultivate future leaders by immersing them in diverse business functions, preparing them for pivotal cross-functional roles within the organization.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full time
• Location: Travel Required

• Team: Leadership Development Program
• Mission: Prepare individuals for pivotal cross-functional roles within the organization by providing hands-on experience and broad industry knowledge.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Retail Field Execution: Manage in-store execution of client products, build customer relationships, and utilize retail-specific technology to understand foundational business.
• Foodservice: Develop and apply strategic selling skills to build relationships and deliver solutions for clients in the fast-growing foodservice channel.
• Business Intelligence: Collect and analyze syndicated scan data to identify trends, drive decision-making, and deliver strategic value to clients and customers.
• Headquarter & Omnichannel Sales: Implement advanced selling techniques, analyze consumer data, and foster relationships to manage and grow client accounts across various sales channels.
• Brand Advocacy Solutions: Coordinate and execute Assisted Sales & Training programs and client activations, understanding the consultative approach and ROI delivery to clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field; this is an early career development program.
• Experience: No specific years of professional experience are required for this program. Candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25. Access to a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required for travel.
• Skills: Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; strong leadership abilities; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: A proactive, dependable, and personable demeanor; a willingness to ask questions, acknowledge mistakes, and deepen knowledge; the ability to meticulously assess processes and formulate well-informed proposals; passion for diverse subjects including Retail, Foodservice, Business Intelligence, Sales, and Marketing.