Associate Business Manager, Own Brands

Advantage Solutions; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Training and career development

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking an Associate Business Manager to help develop and execute marketing plans for private label products in the Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach areas. You will analyze sales trends, manage product development, and support supplier and retailer relationships to drive growth.

Join a team that collaborates across functions to launch new items, update labels, and optimize pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in account or brand management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Conflict management, decision‑making, and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.

Responsibilities

• Support private label products and categories through marketing plans, promotions, advertising, displays, merchandising strategies, inventory forecasting, and category support.
• Assist with new product development from ideation to shelf.
• Perform trend and sales data analysis to aid the Business Manager.
• Maintain routine interactions with suppliers/customers under supervision.
• Communicate cost increases and related information with limited negotiating authority.
• Collaborate with suppliers, retailers, and internal teams to launch new items and reformulate products.
• Manage client relationships within the retailer Private Label/Own Brand team and understand priorities.
• Negotiate brokerage rates, manage contracts, and negotiate pricing.
• Drive projects through project management processes, identifying risks and solutions.
• Advise the Business Manager on roadblocks and solutions.
• Support new business development and collaborate on client relationships.
• Provide guidance to colleagues as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Decision making

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Associate Business Manager, Own Brands

Job Locations: US-VA-Chesapeake | US-VA-Norfolk | US-VA-Virginia Beach

As an Associate Business Manager, you will work under the guidance of senior Business Managers to develop and implement marketing plans for private label products. You will analyze sales trends, manage product development, and support supplier and retailer relationships to achieve growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support specific private label products and categories through analysis and development of marketing plans, product promotions, advertising, in‑store displays, merchandising strategies, inventory forecasting, and category support for small categories.
• Assist with new product development and the product development process from ideation to shelf.
• Perform trend and sales data analysis to assist the Business Manager.
• Maintain routine interactions with a limited number of suppliers/customers under direct manager supervision.
• Communicate cost increases and related information with limited negotiating authority.
• Collaborate with suppliers, retailers, and internal cross‑functional teams to launch new items, update labels, and reformulate products.
• Manage client relationships within the retailers Private Label/Own Brand team and understand priorities.
• Negotiate brokerage rates, manage contracts, and negotiate pricing.
• Drive projects through project management processes, identifying risks and solutions.
• Advise the Business Manager on potential roadblocks and provide solutions.
• Support new business development and collaborate on client relationships.
• Provide guidance to colleagues as needed (direct or indirect reports).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or equivalent experience (or minimum 0‑2 years in Account or Brand Management).
• 2–4 years of experience in account or brand management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Conflict management, decision‑making, and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.

Benefits

• Full‑time benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Training and career development.
• Generous paid time‑off.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable qualified applicants or employees to apply and perform essential job functions.