Associate Business Manager, Own Brands

Advantage Solutions • Matthews, NC

92d

About The Position

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking an Entry level position in Business Management, this role receives guidance and direct supervision from more senior level BM. Must have great decision-making skills. Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent experience required.
• 0-2 Years of experience in Account or Brand Management.
• Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills.
• Conflict Management & Decision-Making Skills.
• Strong Prioritizing Skills.
• Excellent Customer Service Skills.
• Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers.

Responsibilities

• Supports specific private label products &/or categories through analysis & development of marketing plans; product promotions; advertising; in-store displays; merchandising strategies; inventory forecasting; category support for small categories/suppliers.
• Assists with new product development.
• Performs trend & other sales data analysis to assist the BM/SBM.
• Has routine interactions with own, limited number of suppliers/customers under the supervision of the direct manager.
• May communicate cost increases and related information with limited negotiating.
• Managing Client Relationships.
• Owning relationships within the retailers Private Label/Own Brand team and understanding the priorities of the Private Label/Own Brand team and the supplier partner.
• Work with supplier partners and retailer on executing new item launches, label updates, and reformulations of product.
• Build and maintain business relationships with supplier partners and retailer.
• Manages supplier/client sales and revenue.
• Negotiates brokerage rates.
• Contract management.
• Facilitate and drive projects through the process (work closely with cross functional teams to achieve project milestones within established timeframes).
• Identify potential risks and solutions.
• Managing the private label product development process and timeline with the retailer and suppliers from ideation to shelf.
• Influencing suppliers and retailer for actions and decisions that will result in a project meeting deadline.
• Advising the BM for potential road blocks in a project and helping to provide and execute solutions.
• Work with and support business managers on new business development.
• Proactively communicate with retailer, suppliers, internal team and/or third party teams to ensure objectives are met.

Benefits

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree