Senior Client Account Manager

Acosta • Bentonville, AR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Client Account Manager is responsible for end-to-end support of assigned clients within a 3PL retail merchandising and retail marketing execution environment. This role serves as the primary day-to-day point of contact, ensuring client priorities are clearly understood, proactively planned for, and executed through effective coordination with Field Operations, Client Support, Retail, Reporting/Analytics, and internal leadership. The Senior Client Account Manager drives service excellence by translating client needs into actionable direction, monitoring execution quality, and delivering timely, accurate insights and recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• Minimum 5 +years of experience in retail merchandising, retail execution, and/or consumer packaged goods (CPG).
• Working knowledge of retailer requirements and execution standards across channels such as Consumer Electronics (CE), Big Box, Warehouse, and CPG.
• Solid understanding of margins, revenue/cost drivers, and basic financial concepts; managerial accounting exposure is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and common collaboration tools (e.g., Teams, Zoom) and PDF software.
• Ability to travel to client, regional, corporate, vendor, training, and retail locations as required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and follow-through.
• Self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision and demonstrates strong ownership of deliverables.
• Coachable, accountable, and committed to continuous improvement and a growth mindset.
• Strong problem-solving, time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; able to align internal teams and communicate effectively with client stakeholders.
• Comfortable interpreting retail performance data and translating insights into clear recommendations and reporting.
• Relationship-builder who collaborates effectively with clients, colleagues, and retail partners.
• Detail-oriented with sound judgment; able to make decisions needed to meet performance objectives and client expectations.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute as both an individual contributor and as part of a broader account team.
• Strong understanding of project management fundamentals, including planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
• Analytical capability to identify trends, anticipate challenges, and surface opportunities for improved execution and client growth.
• Visual acuity (seeing) sufficient for computer-based work, reporting review, and in-store observations.
• Hearing (listening) sufficient for phone/video meetings and in-person communication in office and retail environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting structured, multi-market retail programs and/or client-specific initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients; build trusted partnerships through clear, responsive, and proactive communication.
• Lead regular client touchpoints (e.g., weekly meetings) to review priorities, performance, upcoming initiatives, and risks; document decisions and next steps.
• Partner cross-functionally (Senior Leadership, Field Operations, Customer Service, Retail, and Reporting/Analytics) to plan, launch, and manage programs from kickoff through completion.
• Develop clear field-facing direction (instructions, job aids, timelines, and FAQs) and ensure teams have what they need to execute accurately in-store.
• Collaborate with Sales to identify and support growth opportunities, including incremental programs, expanded coverage, and value-added solutions.
• Coordinate with Operations to monitor execution quality, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions to improve compliance and outcomes.
• Track program compliance, retail trends, and KPIs; produce recurring reporting and provide insights to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Partner with Regional Managers to ensure field teams are trained, equipped, and aligned to client standards and program requirements.
• Manage frequency plans and budgets, tracking pacing throughout the month and communicating adjustments as needed.
• Conduct store visits with and without clients to support planning, validate execution, and identify opportunities for improvement.

What This Job Offers

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