Associate Business Manager

Acosta•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Associate Business Manager assists the Business Manager in executing mutual business goals. Under the Business Manager’s direction, the Associate Business Manager manages most responsibilities for smaller clients and supports Business Partners with key clients. The role includes client communications, sales presentations, promotion planning and analysis, marketing analysis, and category reviews.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bachelor’s degree.
At least one year of marketing, sales, or sales-support experience.
Sales skills, including understanding the sales process, contract paperwork, and client promotion systems.
Presentation skills, including preparation, delivery, and handling questions.
Negotiation skills, including strategy development and tactical techniques.
Marketing and analytical skills, including accessing and interpreting IRI/AC Nielsen data, conducting post-promotion analysis, and category management.
Finance skills, including the ability to create profit and volume strategies and understand financial statements.
Logistics skills, including knowledge of order processing, inventory tracking, and client and customer distribution methods.
Ability to sit for extended periods, typically six or more hours per day.
Ability to use a computer, including a keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods.
Ability to lift and carry light items such as files, office supplies, and laptops, typically 20 pounds or more.
Ability to occasionally reach, bend, or stoop to access files or office materials.
Ability to maintain focus and attention for extended periods of desk-based work.
Ability to follow clear directions.
Ability to perform repetitive motions, such as typing and clicking, consistently throughout the day.

Responsibilities

Support Business Partners with key clients on downstream execution tracking.
Support Business Partners with tactical communications for key clients.
Act as a liaison with Marketing for key clients.
Track key metrics for key clients.
Support promotion plans for key clients.
Conduct post-promotion analysis for key clients.
Support the development of sales presentations for key clients.
Under the Business Manager’s direction, provide tactical and strategic client communications for smaller clients.
Under the Business Manager’s direction, develop and deliver sales presentations for smaller clients.
Under the Business Manager’s direction, assist with promotion planning, execution tracking, and post-promotion analysis for smaller clients.
Under the Business Manager’s direction, provide marketing analysis and category reviews for smaller clients.
Perform other duties as assigned.