About the company 

Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. With a fixation on raising the bar with innovation and building belonging through our culture, our team is rallying our company around a unique purpose: to create joy around each table and inspire a healthier tomorrow for every community.

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets, and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. We support our stores with 22 distribution centers and 19 manufacturing plants.

Placing a premium on adaptability, safety and family well-being, our work model, Presence with a Purpose, offers a hybrid work environment between remote work and office time. A one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to everyone, and teams are empowered to make decisions best for them.

About Albertsons Media Collective

Albertsons Media Collective is a tech-centric, people-focused retail media network. Albertsons Media Collective assembles an inclusive, dynamic team of proven industry leaders to help drive sales for our clients and profitable growth for Albertsons. Albertsons Media Collective has a rich history of tradition, innovation, relationships, community values, and putting customers first. We reach shoppers where they are. Anytime, everyplace through the moments that matter most.

We are a collection of local businesses serving communities through the richness of diversity, relationships, and locality.

Bring your flavor

Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. #LI-AL1

What you will be doing

Client Partners are relationship focused sellers responsible for developing and growing their book of business by providing a best-in-class, data-driven partnership with an emphasis on creating an omni-experience for shoppers and brands alike. Client Partners will do so by establishing and fostering partnerships with merchandizing partners, 3P vendors (Criteo, Neptune, Advantage, etc.) and by cultivating deeper relationships with key decision makers within their accounts. Client Partners will provide holistic support for accounts from upfront MSA/T&C negotiations, annual planning strategy, JBP (+) QBR/T2T support and more.   

The position will be based in Boise, ID, Pleasanton, CA, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Seattle, WA, Minneapolis, MN, Cincinnati, OH, New York, NY or one of our main regional offices.

Main responsibilities

Meet and exceed annual revenue targets by developing and advancing current and future-looking partnerships   Responsible for quota on assigned account book leading the sales cycle from lead identification to contract negotiation   Focus on building CPG partnerships beyond RFP exchanges, and instead incorporates strategic annual planning in partnership with merchants to accomplish CPG and Category goals and objectives   Partners with merchandizing team for JBP/JBP+ needs   Strives to build strong relationships across the entire CPG team (brand, agency, shopper, ecommerce)    Key focus on demand generation, proactive and strategic selling and program management through IO   Work with clients to develop omni-channel campaigns (in-store and digital) by defining upfront measurable KPIs that tie to the client’s overall business goals   Works in lockstep with Account Managers ensure the client is receiving holistic best-in-class partnership from planning to execution and campaign wrap in alignment with client KPIs   Ensures strong data hygiene and accuracy each week for CRM inputs through IO signature   Provides a map and strategic plan to attain and exceed account quota   Identifies and leads Annual Planning, QBR, T2T and Lunch and Learns   Develop partnerships with Albertsons Merchandizing teams (NCD/ASM)    Strong ability to work cross-functionally to effectively advocate for the Voice of the Customer   Responsible for account penetration and creating net new relationships across the client’s organization with a deep understanding of overarching client business goals and objectives   Ownership of improving opportunity win rate, deal slip rate, sales cycle duration, client outreach and other relevant sales metrics    Provides account-level forecasting predictions    Fluent in multiple data streams (Power BI, Hub, Criteo UI, earnings reports, industry news) to story tell with data   Ensures accurate CRM data hygiene with an emphasis pre-IO signature to ensure accurate revenue forecasting   Demonstrated ability to identify leads, map internal stakeholders and decision makers, and progress the deal stage   Continuously monitor, learn and develop knowledge of retail media landscape   Client travel as needed  

The salary range is $82,900 to $107,680 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay/Flexible Time Off, paid holidays (8-9 days annually) bereavement pay and retirement benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position are also eligible for a quarterly bonus. 

A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. 

What we are searching for 

4+ years of sales/retail/media experience   Strong understanding of advertising/retail media space   Ability to meet/exceed quota, track revenue and grow accounts   Demonstrates strong presentation skills with ability to prep and present based on audience up to VP level   Proven ability to foster partnerships with merchandizing partners  

What is it like at Albertsons? 

Our 290,000 associates have a passion for great service and building lasting relationships with our customers. Through a companywide focus on innovation, we are continually enhancing our digital and product offerings, making it easy for customers to get what they need, wherever they are.

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 

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