Associate Business Manager, Own Brands

Advantage Solutions is one of North America’s leading business solutions providers, and they are seeking an Associate Business Manager for their Own Brands division. The role involves collaborating with Business Managers and external clients to execute growth objectives, manage client relationships, and support product development.

What you'll do:

• 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
• 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
• Manages supplier/client sales and revenue
• Negotiates brokerage rates

What they're looking for:

• 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

Benefits:

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