OverviewTheDescriptionOverviewThe 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 professional network to accelerate your career.ResponsibilitiesRotation OverviewsRetail Field ExecutionAcosta Group's foundational business and cultureCustomer and client relationshipsFiscal year planning for in-store executionIn-store selling of client productsSelf-leadership and supervisory managementRetail specific technologyCPG industryFoodserviceUnderstanding the foodservice channel and customer dynamicsDeveloping strategic and tactical selling skillsBuilding strong relationships with key partners and operatorsDelivering solutions to drive measurable results for clientsBusiness IntelligenceCollecting and analyzing syndicated scan dataDelivering high impact strategic value to clients and customersConducting data analysis for strategic selling and negotiatingTechniques for identifying trends and patterns in dataUsing data to drive decision-making and strategyBuilding customer and client relationshipsHeadquarter & Omnichannel SalesAdvanced selling techniquesConsumer data planning,



tracking and analysisPrioritizing requirements to serve as a strategic partner in headquarter-sellingTranslating client and customer needs into practical business objectivesDelivering high impact strategic value to clients and customersManaging, growing, and maximizing accountsAchieving client and customer objectives related to sales, productivity, profitability, and marketing strategyFostering customer and client relationshipsBest in class ecommerce knowledge and techniquesBrand Advocacy SolutionsCoordinating and executing Assisted Sales & Training (AS&T) programsCollaborative efforts between our strategy and creative teamsCoordinating and assisting the client services teams on the execution of activations, programs, and live eventsUnderstanding Mosaic's consultative approach and how it delivers ROI to clientsAdditional RotationThe 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.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related fieldMinimum GPA: 3.25Candidates 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 AttributesPassionate 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.About UsAcosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Chance EmployerJob Category: AdministrationPosition Type: Full timeBusiness Unit: CorporateSalary Range: $0.00 - $0.00Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC

📌 Leadership Development Program Associate (Mississauga)
🏢 Acosta
📍 Mississauga