Associate Category Business Manager
Company: Daymon
Location: Schenectady
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Summary:
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! -What we offer:Full-Time Benefits
(Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)401(k) with company matchTraining
and Career DevelopmentGenerous 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; 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.Qualifications:Bachelor's
Degree in Business or equivalent experience required2-4 Years of
experience in Account or Brand ManagementStrong Written & Verbal
Communication SkillsConflict Management & Decision-Making
SkillsStrong Prioritizing SkillsExcellent Customer Service
Skills
Responsibilities:
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. -Position
SummaryAssociate 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. -Job DutyManaging Client
RelationshipsOwning relationships within the retailers Private
Label/Own Brand team and understanding the priorities of the
Private Label/Own Brand team and the supplier partnerUnderstand all
client's strategies/priorities and be able to leverage and
communicate the knowledgeWork 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 ManagementManages supplier/client
sales and revenueNegotiates brokerage ratesContract
managementProject ManagementFacilitate and drive projects through
the process (work closely with cross functional teams to achieve
project milestones within established timeframes)Identify potential
risks and solutionsProduct DevelopmentManaging the private label
product development process and timeline with the retailer and
suppliers from ideation to shelfInfluencing suppliers and retailer
for actions and decisions that will result in a project meeting
deadlineManaging the expectations of both our clients and the
retailer throughout the product development process when
necessaryObtaining new sources of supply for retailer product
developmentCommunicationAdvising 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 developmentCan think
on your feet, be a problem-solver, and be a
self-starter.Stakeholder on progressProactively communicate with
retailer, suppliers, internal team and/or third party teams to
ensure objectives are metSupervisory Responsibilities -Direct
Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities
for direct reports -Indirect Reports- Does not have direct reports,
but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and
mentoring to indirect reports -Travel and/or Driving Requirements
-- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this
job - -Minimum Qualifications -The following are the minimum
job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to
successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of
the jobEducation Level: (Required): - - Bachelor's Degree or
equivalent experience - - - - - - - - - - - - -Field of Study/Area
of Experience: Business0-2 Years of experience in Account or Brand
Management -Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesBasic Computer Skills,
including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web
browsersStrong Written & Verbal Communication SkillsConflict
Management SkillsDecision Making SkillsStrong Prioritizing
-SkillsExcellent Customer Service Skills -Environmental & Physical
Requirements -Office / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able
to perform the essential functions of the job. - Work is performed
primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability
to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to
hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may
also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. -Additional
Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job
Descriptions Job duties include additional responsibilities as
assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the
position/department. This job description is meant to describe the
general nature and level of work being performed; it is not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. -The
Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to
alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job
position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to
applicable law. -The Company shall provide reasonable
accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified
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 the law. -Any estimate,
schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job
description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only
intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes.
Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates
must always record all time worked for our company (which includes
but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store,
office, or other work location; required waiting time;
administrative time; and work-related travel time).
Important Information:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so
classified.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 the law.
Keywords: Daymon, Schenectady , Associate Category Business Manager, Executive , Schenectady, New York
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