Sales Growth Manager

Advantage Solutions • Charlotte, NC

1d • $92,900 - $121,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.
The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4-6 years experience in relevant field
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level