Strategic Associate Business Manager Retail & eCommerce

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta is seeking an Associate Business Manager (Target) to support the Target business within our hybrid Eden Prairie, MN office. You will collaborate across supply chain, eCommerce, analytics and customer planning to execute business strategies and drive growth.

You will help with item creation, presentations and category reviews while monitoring promotional plans and vendor performance using data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter who takes initiative to proactively intervene when anticipating challenges.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of financial acumen with data-driven mindset.
• Proficient in Windows Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Target experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross-functionally, from supply chain and eCommerce to analytics and customer planning.
• Own the new item creation and item management process, ensuring seamless communication with internal and external contacts.
• Proactively engage in tactical and administrative communication to ensure seamless flow of information from vendor partners and Target.
• Aid in the creation of compelling sales presentations and engaging category reviews.
• Contribute to the development of strategic promotional plans and monitor the execution with key metrics and analysis to provide insight and efficiencies.
• Conduct online content audits, identifying opportunities to maximize vendor’s online presence.
• Monitor vendor income collection and perform chargeback and audit research.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Organizational skills

Financial acumen

Excel

PowerPoint

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Acosta is seeking an Associate Business Manager (Target) to support the Target business within our hybrid Eden Prairie, MN office. You will collaborate across supply chain, eCommerce, analytics and customer planning to execute business strategies and drive growth.

You will help with item creation, presentations and category reviews while monitoring promotional plans and vendor performance using data-driven insights.