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David Yenzer

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President - Acosta Group In-Store Services at Acosta
📍 St Louis, Missouri, United States

David Yenzer is the President of the In-Store Services Team at Acosta Group, leveraging over three decades of experience in retail operations. He leads his team to address key industry challenges in labor, technology, and execution. People who have worked with him describe him as talented, passionate, and thoughtful.

Known for his easygoing manner and Tennessee background, Davids leadership extends beyond his professional roles, having served as IFC President at Middle Tennessee State University. He has also been a supporter of community organizations like the St. Louis-based Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation, aiding families with children facing congenital heart defects.

He is credited with developing a "genius" niche merchandising model and implementing a zone-based field approach that significantly improved team performance and accountability.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
President - Acosta Group In-Store Services
Location
St Louis, Missouri, United States
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Priorities

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In-Store Execution
His current role and recent posts focus on achieving flawless in-store execution and understanding what it takes for retail teams to succeed on the ground.
Field Team Empowerment
He frequently spends time in the field with retail specialists and merchandisers, valuing their firsthand experience and candor to solve real-world challenges.
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Career

Work history

12-2022
President - Acosta Group In-Store Services
Acosta
1-2016 - 12-2022
President
Premium Retail Services
1-2014 - 1-2016
Division President
Premium Retail Services
4-2009 - 1-2014
Executive Vice President - Operations
Premium Retail Services
7-2006 - 3-2009
Executive Vice President
Handleman Company
In the press

Media appearances

Acosta Bolsters Retail Sales Operations, Digital, Commercial Leadership and Capabilities. Featured in PR Newswire
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In a spirited competition, David Yenzer, President of Acosta Group In‑Store Services, shares insights. Featured in Instagram
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Education
BS
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)
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