How we 'sale' ahead of the competition

When it comes to sales, service and marketing for consumer product manufacturers, Acosta is anything but new. In fact, we were founded over 80 years ago.

However, it is not just our seniority in the field that makes us stand out from the competition. Many things make us decidedly different, and it is those differences that allow us to work harder and smarter.

Some say our relentless focus on results is the reason why we're now the market leader, and why we can proudly say that most of our clients enjoy the same distinction. However, we don't want you to take our word for it – we'll let our many client testimonials tell you our story.

More people/more talent

Your biggest challenge is no match for us. Our workforce of 11,000 gives us an unparalleled ability to seamlessly support your needs and maximize your coverage, especially since each one covers a small, focused territory – all vertically aligned by customer rather than by geography. Plus our market leadership allows us to attract and retain the finest talent. Many of our professionals have spent years on the manufacturer or retailer side – or fine-tuning their skills in responsible sales positions. And it shows in the superior results they're able to deliver.

More power

By using Acosta, you can leverage some of the industry's latest and greatest IT tools, not to mention some of its most experienced professionals and time-tested, seamless selling processes. It's the power of these things working together that has made us such a formidable competitor. And don't underestimate the power of our client base either. With over $40 billion in retail sales, we're the undeniable sales agency of choice. Bigger does not make you better, but it certainly brings a level of responsibility that we cherish at Acosta.

More choices

Need a local promotion? We're there. Want a national rollout? We've got you covered. Our list of services is one of the industry's most comprehensive. We truly have the ability to help you with everything from soup to nuts, or deli to produce, because no one represents a greater variety of products.

More efficiency

From more effective use of systems to centralized planning, financial management and strategy, Acosta's strategic business design helps eliminate redundancies, reduce touchpoints and improve teamwork and integration for every client we serve.

More innovation

Better, well-managed information means better results. In fact some might say that a company without information and the technology to manage it is like a sailboat without the wind.

That is why Acosta has made information technology a key pillar of its strategic direction to be the industry's premier innovator in all segments of our business. Our technology innovation is focused on three results driven concepts – efficiency in our operations, information collaboration with our clients and customers, and advanced tools for value creation and differentiation. We are committed in providing our people with the right information at the right time with the right tools.

We continue to focus on state-of-the-art technology, including the use of handheld and tablet PCs in all retail stores. We operate a robust and secure North American technology infrastructure second to none. Our motto in technology is to be the best and, as a market leader, we are confident in our ability to sail into uncharted territory to bring new technology and information to our clients and customers.