Private Label Growth Associate Manager

Advantage Solutions; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; 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 for Own Brands in the USVA area. You will work under senior Business Managers to develop and implement marketing plans for private label products, analyze sales trends, manage product development, and support supplier and retailer relationships to drive growth.

You will handle category support, assist with new product development, perform data analysis, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to launch items and update labels.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 2–4 years of experience in account or brand management.
• Basic computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.

Responsibilities

• Support private label products and categories through analysis and development of marketing plans, promotions, advertising, in-store displays, merchandising strategies, inventory forecasting, and category support for small categories.
• Assist with new product development 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 supervision.
• Communicate cost increases and related information with limited negotiating authority.
• Collaborate with suppliers, retailers, and internal 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 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.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Decision-making

Prioritization

Conflict management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Advantage Solutions is seeking an Associate Business Manager for Own Brands in the USVA area. You will work under senior Business Managers to develop and implement marketing plans for private label products, analyze sales trends, manage product development, and support supplier and retailer relationships to drive growth.

You will handle category support, assist with new product development, perform data analysis, and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to launch items and update labels.