Vice President, Business Development
Acosta Group
**DESCRIPTION**
You will be the senior commercial leader responsible for expanding Acosta Group’s BI footprint across major CPGs and retailers. This role focuses on **business development, solution expansion, strategic relationship-building, and the activation of high‑value BI capabilities,** including Customer & Category Insights, Space Management, Revenue Growth Management (RGM), National Insights, and Applied Analytics.
You will **identify whitespace** , **shape BI‑led growth strategies** , and position Acosta Group as a **preferred insights** and **analytics partner** across the retail ecosystem, with a focus on **CPG** and Retailer partnerships.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
This role requires **monthly travel** across the U.S.
**What You Will Lead & Drive:**
**Business Growth & Commercial Expansion**
+ **Expand BI contracts** with CPGs and retailers by identifying **opportunities in category leadership, space, RGM, and advanced analytics** .
+ Lead strategic business development conversations that translate client needs into **BI solutions** .
+ Bring forward **new BI capabilities** and commercial programs that **drive revenue growth** for Acosta Group and value for clients.
**Client & Retailer Partnership**
+ **Build strong relationships** with senior leaders across CPGs, retailers, and internal Sales/Client Development teams.
+ Shape Joint Business Planning (JBP) and influence retailer activation strategies with insight‑led recommendations.
+ Serve as a strategic advisor who connects BI capabilities to pricing, promotion, space, assortment, and category performance opportunities.
**Insight, Analytics & Solution Leadership**
+ Represent BI’s multi‑discipline offerings, including Space Management, RGM, Category & Customer Insights, and Applied Analytics.
+ Guide how insights are packaged, positioned, and scaled across client engagements.
+ Advocate for innovative approaches, including automation, better data governance, and AI‑enhanced analytics.
**Enterprise Collaboration**
+ Partner closely with BI vertical leads and cross-functional teams (Category Leadership, Sales, Retail, Data/Tech) to help build unified, insight‑driven solutions.
+ Coordinate strategy across teams to ensure consistent delivery and client experience, while improving internal BI alignment.
**Thought Leadership**
+ Represent Acosta Group as a BI expert in industry conversations, client leadership meetings, and strategic planning discussions.
+ Help shape the future of BI capabilities and how they create measurable commercial value for clients.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Minimum Education and Work Experience:**
+ Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience
+ Category Management Certification Preferred
+ 3+ years supervisory/management experience
**What You Bring:**
+ 8+ years of experience in **CPG/retail analytics, category management, RGM, space management, insights** , or applied analytics.
+ Strong commercial acumen with experience **expanding client business, selling strategic programs, or leading BI‑driven commercial growth** .
+ Deep understanding of s **yndicated data, retailer POS, loyalty/shopper data, and modern BI tools** .
+ Influence executives, build trust rapidly, and lead conversations that connect analytics to business outcomes.
+ Outstanding **storytelling** skills, turning **insights** into compelling, **actionable narratives** .
+ Strategic thinker who sees **whitespace** and can translate it into packaged solutions.
**Physical Requirements** :
+ Seeing
+ Color Perception
+ Touching
**ABOUT US**
Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer
**Job Category:** Exec Salary - Marketing
**Position Type:** Full time
**Business Unit:** Sales
**Salary Range:** $128,160.00 - $165,000.00
**Company:** Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
**Req ID:** 20305
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