Senior Director Corporate Strategy & M&A
About The Position
For over 90 years, Acosta continues to lead the industry in helping consumer goods companies move products off shelves and into shoppers’ baskets. Acosta is the US’s second-largest national brokerage organization, providing sales and marketing services that reach consumers from the shelves of North American across the entire retail spectrum and foodservice industry. Major consumer products manufacturers call on Acosta to help them sell their products, launch new products and execute key priorities in-store; it has long-standing relationships with over 2,000 brands such as Google, Meta, Campbell's, Proctor & Gamble, Kroger, Walmart, Costco, and Amazon. Acosta’s mission is to enable clients to win in the modern retail environment, by consistently delivering progressive solutions and exceptional service. Their purpose is to connect people to the brands they love and their vision is to be the go-to Sales and Marketing solutions partner to consumer brands, retailers, and food service suppliers. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Fla., Acosta has more than 60,000 associates and operates throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, providing outsourced headquarter sales, retail merchandising, marketing, and customer support services. POSITION FUNCTION: Acosta is currently seeking a new Senior Director to play a critical leadership role within Corporate Strategy and M&A. This position reports directly to the Chief Strategy Officer and will help drive pivotal change in Acosta’s strategic growth agenda and will contribute to the company’s overall strategic plan through both organic and inorganic growth. The ideal candidate will bring fresh perspectives and ideas, including both challenging the existing thinking and opening new ways of seeing the market and opportunities, and specifically, to take advantage of the robust business development opportunities globally. The Senior Director will assist the Leadership Team and business leaders in setting the long-term strategy for the company, emerging partnerships and thought partnering to challenge ways of thinking on enterprise-wide strategic initiatives. Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies—Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing. We recognize our associates are the foundation of our success. That’s why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full potential. With programs designed to support a fulfilling work-life balance, we offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle and ambitions—whether you’re looking for part-time flexibility or full-time career advancement. Ready for a career path that’s as unique as you? Discover your path at Acosta Group! Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting. The Acosta Group utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions of Use. #DiscoverYourPath
Responsibilities
- Assist the Leadership Team and business leaders in setting the long-term strategy for the company
- Emerging partnerships and thought partnering to challenge ways of thinking on enterprise-wide strategic initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
