The Leadership Development Program (LDP) at Acosta Group is a full-time, salaried chance 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. 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.

Rotation Overviews Retail Field Execution

Customer and client relationships Fiscal year planning for in-store execution Understanding the foodservice channel and customer dynamics Building strong relationships with key partners and operators Business Intelligence 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 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 Coordinating and executing Assisted Sales & Training (AS&T;) programs Collaborative efforts between our strategy and creative teams 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. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field Candidates must have access to a personal vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license to fulfill the travel requirements of this position.

Passionate about diverse subjects including Retail, Foodservice, Business Intelligence, Sales, and Marketing. capable of providing concrete examples of leadership from previous projects or work experiences and articulate their specific contributions as a leader. Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Administration Position Type: Full time Business Unit: Corporate

📌 Temporary Development Operations Associate (Mississauga)
🏢 Acosta
📍 Mississauga