Business Manager
The Business Manager serves as their assigned suppliers' primary POC in the market. Masters and drives the five core competencies : business planning, performance evaluation, product and inventory management, pricing and revenue management, demand planning / forecasting / budgeting. Works with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and implement business plans. Responsible for embracing and developing behaviors consistent with BBG's Trade Development mission. Must always adhere to the established business rules. Must embrace and support BBG's Reliability Model. Serves as the local market expert on customers, brands, key sales drivers, trends, and market dynamics. This Business Manager will support wine suppliers in Breakthru's California retail market. Ideal candidate would have previous knowledge of the retail landscape in the beverage industry. Candidates can be located in either Northern or Southern California, with access to either Breakthru office for in-office work needs.
Job Responsibilities
Business Planning
- Embrace and develop behavior consistent with our Trade Development mission
- Establish business planning cadence with assigned suppliers
- Develop monthly execution / business plan for assigned suppliers
- Execute business planning cadence with identified sales leads
- Consistently provide monthly / comprehensive and timely sales information documents to emphasize brand building activities / elements
- Identify local market and investment opportunities by leveraging key sales drivers
- Develop and provide sales documents to also include pricing, advertising, POS, sell sheets (to include supporting analytics)
- Develop, negotiate, and communicate incentives and up to 20 rationalized goals per supplier / brand / product
- Responsible for Goal model management for assigned suppliers
- Always adhere to established business rules
Performance Evaluation
Consistently evaluate performance metrics on all key activitiesEnsure that supplier scorecards are in place and comprehensiveProvide regular updates on performance metrics vs. budgetEmbrace and always support our Reliability ModelProduct and Inventory Management
Collaborate on effective ways of working with Data StewardsEnsure sales blocks and purchase blocks are properly managedEnsure allocation business rules are in place and consistently followedIn partnership with Finance, identify over-inventory productsMeasure and action aged and over-inventory productsEstablish business rules for innovation, discontinued and vintage rollsPricing and Revenue Management
Establish effective ways of working with Revenue ManagementEngage and negotiate with suppliers on the timing related to price changesEstablish consistent and effective approach for pricing communication with salesEnsure that pricing business rules have been mastered and are consistently followed by Revenue Management and Sales teamsNegotiate and manage tactical BBG budget to ensure effective investment spendingDemand Planning / Forecasting / Budgeting
Establish effective ways of working with Demand PlanningActively participate in and prepare for monthly Demand ProcessActively establish and manage the local BBG market financial budgetNegotiate and manage tactical budget with assigned suppliers (LMF) to ensure effective investment spendingNegotiate and manage local supplier objectivesEstablish LMF settlement procedures with finance and consistently execute to result in driving program effectivenessConsistently provide forecast anomalies to purchasing / demand planningOther duties, as assigned by the jobholder's supervisor, may also be required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related field and / or equivalent training and work experienceMinimum of 5 years' experience in industryAdvanced PC skills using MS Office and other various computer programs including presentation softwareMust be a results-oriented professional with verbal / written communication skills using diplomacy and discretion as well as customer service skillsAbility to multi-task, work independently and / or within a team, pay attention to detail and meet deadlinesStrong business planning and collaboration skillsKnowledge of trade development fundamentals (supplier, sales, customer, and brand)Strong sales, finance, budget management, negotiation, and management skillsAbility to translate Strategy into relevant marketplace activityAnalytic and Reporting skillsUtilize sound judgement and problem-solving skillsAbility to work in fast-paced, high-volume, team environmentPreferred Qualifications
Previous management experienceRelevant cross-functional experience (finance, operations, IT, HR, project management, etc.)Proficient in analysis of syndicated consumer data (IRI, Nielsen)Budget and / or P&L experience with major CPG companyPhysical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephoneCompetencies
May help coordinate the work of junior members of the team.Resolves issues which are often varied and non-routine. Undertakes analysis and investigation to solve issues.Salary and Benefit Statement : Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data / ranges, applicant's skills, and prior relevant experience.
Compensation Salary Range : $ 110,400 - $ 149,700 Annually 20% Annual Bonus Potential Benefits Medical (HMO & PPO), Dental, Vision (PPO)401(k) matching. Annual PTO Accrual and holidays Rollover Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Free Life and AD&D Insurance Employee Assistance Program Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Breakthru Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here (https : / / www.eeoc.gov / sites / default / files / 2023-06 / 22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call (708) 298-3536 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.