Associate Category Business Manager

Dollar Tree; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar Chesapeake is seeking a detailed oriented Associate Business Manager to drive Private Brand sales and margin in Consumables. You will partner with the Business Manager to execute item development, manage timelines across artwork, quality, and sourcing, and guide supplier collaborations to optimize assortment and in-store execution.

You will lead category reviews, analyze share and penetration, and support marketing plans to boost trial and awareness of our brands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, business or marketing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in CPG/grocery/value channel; retail preferred.
• Experience leading teams and influencing change.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Manager to set category strategy and goals.
• Assist in development of category business plans including analysis of share and penetration.
• Assist with competitive store visit analysis and supplier follow-up.
• Lead Private Brand product development timelines with Merchandising, Private Brands, and Quality & Regulatory.
• Coordinate with suppliers to set up new items and ensure artwork, materials, and timing.
• Manage new item development to hit distribution centers for store resets.
• Attend weekly meetings and resolve inventory/service issues.
• Support marketing plans to drive trial and awareness of brands.
• Collaborate with analytics, Daymon, and sourcing teams on bids and actions.

Skills

Category strategy

Supplier relations

Project leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.

This position is for full-time, onsite employment at the Family Dollar Chesapeake Store Support Center.

The Associate Business Manager will help to increase Private Brand sales, margin, and penetration in Consumables by assisting the Private Brand Business Manager with the identification of new product innovation, improved strategic supplier recommendations and identification of best-in-class retailer practices. The Associate Business Manager will own the execution of new item development process and will function as the project lead to manage new and changed items through the artwork, quality, and sourcing functions.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with Business Manager to set category strategy & goals, establish milestones, outline tactics, and execute plans to support overall Private Brand program and corporate vision.
• As part of the Assortment Review Process, work with Business Manager to assist in development of category business plans encompassing analysis of current share and penetration, optimal mix, shelf placement, promotional plans and merchandising recommendations.
• Assist Business Manager with competitive store visit analysis and follow up with suppliers regarding competitive product and display opportunities, promotional programs, competitive artwork review, etc.
• Function as project lead for Private Brand's product development process between Merchandising, Private Brands and Quality & Regulatory Compliance. Provide constant and consistent communications between Business Manager, Buyers, Suppliers and 3rd parties, manage timelines, identify and assist in resolving opportunities as they arise.
• Work directly with suppliers to ensure that new suppliers & items are set up correctly and that support materials are available during category review periods.
• Manage the new item development process to ensure that new SKUs hit distribution centers in a timely manner to support annual store re-sets, revisions, and cut ins. Monitor trackers to ensure that appropriate quality protocol & timelines are met and artwork is completed and released to supplier.
• Attend weekly Business Rhythm Meetings and help to resolve issues that arise regarding inventories, service levels, etc.
• Assist Business Manager in the development of Marketing plans to help drive trial and awareness of our brands and help achieve sales goals. Take lead on executing plans - facilitate submission & entry into Pro3, signage, and communication to stores.
• Work with Private Brand Suppliers on day-to-day business opportunities such AP issues, supply chain opportunities, supplier & new item set-up, out of stock, packaging needs, cost & retail changes, etc.
• Represent Private Brand at all relevant Family Dollar meetings, supplier reviews, buying shows, and trade events (PLMA, ECRM, etc.)
• Work with PB analytics team for ad hoc analysis, weekly updates of performance, and data analysis & reporting for Private Brand Line Reviews. Assist Business Manager with recommended actions and/or next steps.
• Collaborate with Business Manager, Daymon, Strategic Sourcing, and Global Sourcing on execution of bid & auction calendar. Provide SKUs, suppliers, and contacts to assist with execution of.
• Other duties and projects as required.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: Constant amounts of repetitive hand motions and sitting; routine walking and standing; requires lifting and carrying 15-20 pounds.
• Work Environment: Enclosed office facility that maintains normal temperatures. Noise level is at a minimum. Work in stores and in a Visual Merchandising facility will sometimes be required for competitive analysis, merchandising review preparation and other purposes.

Critical Skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required, business or marketing preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods/Grocery/Value Channel/Drug or Mass, preferable in Sales or Merchandising. Prior experience in retail would be ideal.
• Experience leading teams and driving change through influence.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Organizational Competencies

A competency is a characteristic of an Associate that contributes to successful job performance and the achievement of company goals and objectives . Organizational Competencies are the behaviors, skills, knowledge, and abilities of Associates that have a significant impact on Family Dollar's organizational results.

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