Summary

　　In the role of Associate Project Manager, your main responsibility will be ensuring completion of all open and incoming projects for your designated customers. Our industry is always changing, and our business model supports this as our clients are always changing and flexing their needs. The role of the APM is in place to ensure deliverables are returned timely, projects are forward moving, and record keeping is accurate and thorough.

　　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 match

　　Training and Career Development

　　Generous Paid Time-Off

　　Responsibilities:

　　Daily email and phone correspondence; prompt communication with internal and external personnel

　　Scheduling of and participation in client meetings with designated customers; notetaking in those sessions

　　Publication of timely recap notes with established next steps after every communication(s)

　　Ownership of all client information; this includes project trackers (excel workbooks), calendars, sales and marketing collateral, spec sheets and other materials as needed. This means constant note taking and record keeping for any open project

　　Sales support (tracking deadlines, tasks and resources; reporting potential roadblocks and working with assigned partners to resolve issues)

　　Administrative support (form creation and/or completion, building sales presentations, management of cost sheets, price lists, purchase orders and similar documentation; customer portal inputs, vendor and item set up and maintenance, etc. )

　　Qualifications:

　　Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Marketing/Communications is preferred

　　Strong written communication and verbal communication skills required

　　Managing through systems and structured processes required

　　Familiarity with product development processes preferred

　　Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically

　　Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment

　　Basic computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet usage

　　Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

　　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 Summary

　　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.

　　Job Duty

　　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

　　Supervisory 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 job

　　Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

　　Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business

　　0-2 Years of experience in Account or Brand Management

　　Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

　　Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers

　　Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills

　　Conflict Management Skills

　　Decision Making Skills

　　Strong Prioritizing Skills

　　Excellent Customer Service Skills

　　Environmental & Physical Requirements

　　Office / Sedentary Requirements

　　Incumbent 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.

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　　Job LocationsUS-TX-Dallas

　　CityDallas

　　State/ProvinceTX

　　Postal Code75201

　　CountryUS

　　Requisition ID2024-431290

　　Position TypeFull Time

　　CategoryClient Services/Account Management

　　MinimumUSD $50,000.00/Yr.

　　MaximumUSD $65,000.00/Yr.