Private Label Growth & Product Strategy Associate

Advantage Solutions; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 in the United States seeks an Associate Business Manager for Own Brands to develop and implement marketing plans for private label products, analyze sales trends, and support supplier and retailer relationships to drive growth.

You will work under senior managers, coordinating promotional activities, product development, and category strategies from Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach locations.

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.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.

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).

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Customer service

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Advantage Solutions in the United States seeks an Associate Business Manager for Own Brands to develop and implement marketing plans for private label products, analyze sales trends, and support supplier and retailer relationships to drive growth.

You will work under senior managers, coordinating promotional activities, product development, and category strategies from Chesapeake, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach locations.