Associate Business Manager, Own Brands

Advantage Solutions•Tyler, TX

12d

About The Position

Associate Business Manager 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! The Company is 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. Associate Business Manager collaborates with Business Managers, Senior Leadership and external Clients (suppliers and retailers) to execute and achieve growth objectives. Independent thinker and decision maker.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent experience required
2-4 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; 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.
Additional duties as assigned.
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
Understand all client’s strategies/priorities and be able to leverage and communicate the knowledge
Work with supplier partners and retailer on executing new item launches, label updates, and reformulations of product. Ensure all parties stay on track to meet deadlines.
Build and maintain business relationships with supplier partners and retailer.
Business Management
Manages supplier/client sales and revenue
Negotiates brokerage rates
Contract management
Project 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
Product Development
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
Managing the expectations of both our clients and the retailer throughout the product development process when necessary
Obtaining new sources of supply for retailer product development
Communication
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
Can think on your feet, be a problem-solver, and be a self-starter.
Stakeholder on progress
Proactively communicate with retailer, suppliers, internal team and/or third party teams to ensure objectives are met