Sales Lead - Home Based (Twin Cities Area)

SALES LEADThe Role:We are seeking a talented individual to join our organization as a Sales Lead on our Grocery sales team to manage and drive our vendor partners" business at Target.What You"ll Do: Be an advocate on behalf of assigned vendors to help them solve problems, understand the needs of Target, and successfully drive business growth. Communicate effectively with vendors and Target to build positive relationships and translate needs to achieve positive outcomes.Utilize strong business and financial acumen to manage Target and vendor financials.Drive sales revenue by seeking new business and white space opportunities.Guide potential vendors through ASM and Target"s onboarding process.Demonstrate an ability to collaborate effectively across multiple divisions at ASM to meet business needs. Apply analytical skills by providing insights from key sales reports, syndicated data, and the competitive marketplace.Identify opportunities to simplify processes and drive efficiencies within ASM and with vendors.Prepare for and host line reviews, "Top-to-Tops-, and other key meetings.Lead and mentor account manager and other key team membersWhat You"ll Bring:8+ years of experience in applicable field (sales, business development, marketing agency, client relations)Proficient in Microsoft Excel (required)4+ years of previous experience working with Target"s corporate offices (preferred) Self-starterCustomer service orientedStrong communication skillsProblem solving and navigating ambiguous situationsAbout Advantage Solutions:The Companyis one of North America"s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.The company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.We offer Sales + Account Management, Category Management, Consumer Research, Business Insights, Creative Strategy + Experience and Retail Services support for numerous brands at Target. Our team comes from a variety of backgrounds and we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes diversity and inclusion.Seniority Level: Mid-LevelIndustry: Retail / Sales