Sales Growth Manager at ASM in US-IL-Chicago

Job description

• Sales Growth Manager
• The Sales Growth Manager is responsible for representing 90+ clients for headquarters sales, promotional planning, and trade show representation across multiple smaller or regional retailers within an assigned geography. This role requires strong organizational and client service skills to ensure effective execution of sales programs, clear communication of retailer requirements, and coordination between clients and customers. The role also offers opportunities to expand analytical capability, strategic influence, and retailer coverage as part of a defined progression path.
• Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

• Explains cost of entry, logistics, and basic requirements for doing business with retailers
• Manages client and customer expectations to ensure smooth execution
• Executes promotional planning, new item submissions, and account-level sales plans
• Provides account-level return on investment recommendations to maximize trade spend
• Advises clients on product positioning, pricing, and promotions within assigned accounts
• Builds strong relationships with retailers and clients
• Uses task management tools to stay organized and communicate effectively
• Represents client brands at local trade events, store visits, and retailer sales pitches, driving distribution gains and incremental product placements at the store and territory level
• May be required to travel around 25%.

Requirements

• Experience Requirements: 4-6 years experience in relevant field
• Supervisor Responsibility
• Direct Reports:This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports
• Indirect Reports:Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
• Understanding of retailer distribution networks, margin requirements, and promotional mechanics
• Ability to apply sales data and customer feedback to identify tactical growth opportunities
• Experience selling into retailers or possessing in-depth retailer buying knowledge
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage a high client load and multi-retailer coverage

Skills

Required

• Use of task management tools