Customer Manager Associate

ACO-US is seeking a full-time Associate Customer Manager in Honolulu, Hawaii (96813).

About the role

The Associate Customer Manager covers a designated territory and surrounding area, reporting to the Retail Sales Manager or Senior Customer Manager. This role focuses on developing relationships with store managers and personnel to achieve short- and long-term performance objectives through wall-to-wall sales coverage, merchandising, and promotional execution.

Responsibilities

• Sell promotional programs for displays at independent natural retailers purchasing from distributors, such as UNFI and/or Kehe.
• Sell incremental quantities for display and TPR based on OI programs through distributors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with store managers and buyers through communication and follow-through.
• Obtain distribution and placement of the client's new items at independent retailers via distributors.
• Identify and correct voids in product placement or availability.
• Merchandise manufacturer products to achieve optimal shelf placement.
• Attend retailer resets when requested.
• Complete audits and pricing surveys in stores as assigned.
• Report competitive and market activity to management.
• Utilize supplied technology to track results and report metrics.
• Set and review performance objectives with the Sales Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent work experience.
• Sales experience, preferably in the natural products industry.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and sales skills.
• Ability to work effectively with team members, peers, management, and external customer contacts.
• Home space to store samples securely and accessibly.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) and managing email/calendar.
• Valid driver’s license and current auto insurance; able to drive for extended periods.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Physically able to perform job functions, including crawling, climbing, standing (up to 33%), frequent pulling, bending, kneeling, pushing, and walking (33–66%).
• Continuous use of hands and legs for repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. (sedentary), 11–25 lbs. (light), and over 25 lbs. (medium, up to 75% of the time).

Pay

$16.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability.
• 401k program.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program.