DESCRIPTION
Overview:
The Leadership Development Program (LDP) at Acosta Group is a full-time, salaried opportunity that prepares you for a pivotal cross‑functional role within the organization. Over 18 months, you will rotate through 5–6 organization subgroups, including Retail, Foodservice, Business Intelligence, Sales, Marketing, and more.

This rotational structure provides a comprehensive understanding of our business and the consumer‑packaged goods (CPG) industry, positioning you to take on a role that aligns with both your career interests and the company’s strategic needs. Throughout the program, you’ll gain hands on experience, receive executive mentorship, participate in live and virtual leadership training, and broaden your cross‑functional knowledge. Together, these elements ensure that upon graduation from the program, you are equipped with the skills, insights, and qualified network to accelerate your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Rotation Overviews:
Retail Field Execution
Gain experience and knowledge in the roles of Retail Coverage Merchandiser and Retail Business Manager. This rotation is designed to elevate your knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Acosta Group’s foundational business and culture

Customer and client relationships

Fiscal year planning for in‑store execution

In‑store selling of client products

Self‑leadership and supervisory management

Retail specific technology

CPG industry

Foodservice
Immerse yourself in one of the fastest growing sectors of our business. This rotation provides exposure to how CORE Foodservice partners with brands, distributors, and operators. Key learning areas include:

Understanding the foodservice channel and customer dynamics

Developing strategic and tactical selling skills

Building strong relationships with key partners and operators

Delivering solutions to drive measurable results for clients





Business Intelligence
Engage as a Corporate Analyst and Associate Business Manager. This rotation is designed to elevate your knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Collecting and analyzing syndicated scan data

Delivering high impact strategic value to clients and customers

Conducting data analysis for strategic selling and negotiating

Techniques for identifying trends and patterns in data

Using data to drive decision‑making and strategy

Building customer and client relationships

Headquarter & Omnichannel Sales
Gain experience as a business manager, honing your skills in effective sales and relationship building with clients and retailers. This rotation is designed to elevate your knowledge and skills in the following areas:

Advanced selling techniques

Consumer data planning, tracking and analysis

Prioritizing requirements to serve as a strategic partner in headquarter‑selling

Translating client and customer needs into practical business objectives

Delivering high impact strategic value to clients and customers

Managing, growing, and maximizing accounts

Achieving client and customer objectives related to sales, productivity, profitability, and marketing strategy

Fostering customer and client relationships

Best in class ecommerce knowledge and techniques

Brand Advocacy Solutions
Engage as an account coordinator working directly with clients and customers. This rotation is designed to elevate your knowledge and skills in the following areas:





Coordinating and executing Assisted Sales & Training (AS&T;) programs

Collaborative efforts between our strategy and creative teams

Coordinating and assisting the client services teams on the execution of activations, programs, and live events

Understanding Mosaic’s consultative approach and how it delivers ROI to clients

Additional Rotation:
The final rotation is customized to align with your interests, skillsets, and organizational priorities. This rotation is designed to help you seamlessly integrate into a team while continuing to advance your professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field

Minimum GPA: 3.25

Candidates must have access to a personal vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license to fulfill the travel requirements of this position.

Desirable Skills and Attributes:
Passionate about diverse subjects including Retail, Foodservice, Business Intelligence, Sales, and Marketing.

Proactive, dependable, and personable, with exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

A willingness to ask questions, acknowledge mistakes, and continually deepen their knowledge.

Strong leadership skills; capable of providing concrete examples of leadership from previous projects or work experiences and articulate their specific contributions as a leader.

The ability to assess processes meticulously and formulate well‑informed, tangible proposals.

Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

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ABOUT US
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Administration

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Corporate

Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

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📌 Leadership Development Program Associate (Ontario)
🏢 Acosta Sales & Marketing
📍 Ontario