Advantage Solutions
Associate Business Manager, Own Brands
Advantage Solutions, Boise, Idaho, United States, 83708
Associate Business Manager – Own Brands
Location: Boise, ID, USA. Salary: USD $50,000 – $63,500 per year. Position Type: Full Time. Category: Client Services/Account Management. Summary
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking an entry‑level Associate Business Manager who will work under the direction of senior business managers. The role requires strong decision‑making, analysis, and communication 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. Benefits
Full‑time benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) 401(k) with company match Training and career development Generous paid time‑off 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. Additional duties as assigned. Owning relationships within the retailers Private Label/Own Brand team and understanding priorities. 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. 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. 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. 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. Direct reports: none. Indirect reports: none. Travel and driving: not essential duties. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent experience required. 2–4 Years of experience in Account or Brand Management (0–2 years also acceptable). 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. Travel and Driving
Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job. EEO Statement
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law. Job will remain open until filled.
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Location: Boise, ID, USA. Salary: USD $50,000 – $63,500 per year. Position Type: Full Time. Category: Client Services/Account Management. Summary
At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking an entry‑level Associate Business Manager who will work under the direction of senior business managers. The role requires strong decision‑making, analysis, and communication 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. Benefits
Full‑time benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) 401(k) with company match Training and career development Generous paid time‑off 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. Additional duties as assigned. Owning relationships within the retailers Private Label/Own Brand team and understanding priorities. 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. 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. 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. 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. Direct reports: none. Indirect reports: none. Travel and driving: not essential duties. Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent experience required. 2–4 Years of experience in Account or Brand Management (0–2 years also acceptable). 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. Travel and Driving
Travel and driving are not essential duties or functions of this job. EEO Statement
The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law. Job will remain open until filled.
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