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Associate Business Development Manager

Associate Business Development Manager

Advantage SolutionsChicago, IL, United States
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Associate Business Development Manager

Job Locations

US-MO-Saint Louis | US-FL-Tampa | US-AR-Bentonville | US-NC-Charlotte | US-NJ-Edison | US-OH-Cincinnati | US-MA-Foxboro | US-IL-Chicago

Primary Posting Location : City

Saint Louis

Primary Posting Location : State / Province

MO

Primary Posting Location : Postal Code

63129

Primary Posting Location : Country

US

Requisition ID

2025-436879

Position Type

Full Time

Category

Business Development

Minimum

USD $50,800.00 / Yr.

Maximum

USD $63,500.00 / Yr.

Summary

Associate Business Development Manager

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking an Associate Business Development Manager who will play a key role in supporting Advantage Solutions' Business Development Team by driving organization, efficiency, and high-quality execution. This entry-level position is ideal for a detail-oriented, motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include supporting strategic initiatives through research, assisting with the development of client materials and presentations, managing CRM and team systems, and coordinating projects across cross-functional partners. This role offers exposure to high-profile business opportunities and the chance to develop foundational skills in business development and client engagement.

Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

W hat we offer :

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Training and Career Development
  • Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities :

  • Conduct market and competitor research to support business development initiatives.
  • Assist in identifying potential new client opportunities.
  • Draft and edit pitch decks, proposals, and client-facing materials.
  • Gather and format data, case studies, and success stories for presentations.
  • Ensure consistency and quality across all business development documents.
  • Maintain and update CRM systems with accurate client and prospect information.
  • Support pipeline management by tracking opportunities and deadlines.
  • Coordinate internal meetings, take notes, and track action items.
  • Assist in preparing agendas and materials for client or leadership meetings.
  • Provide general administrative and project support to the business development team.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to gather input for proposals and materials.
  • Support follow-up communications with prospects and clients.
  • Serve as a point of contact for information requests within the team.
  • Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience required; bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • 1-3 years of experience in the applicable field
  • Strong sales presentation and development skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills
  • Working knowledge of syndicated data
  • Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

    Responsibilities

    The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

    Job Duty

    Job Responsibilities

    Revenue Budget Achievement

  • Achieves targeted income and expense budgets by implementing marketing strategies and analyzing trends and results
  • Increases sales through efficient management of promotional spending within guidelines on assigned lines
  • Client Quota Achievement

  • Meets or exceeds Client's goals for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving, and promotional volume
  • Client KPI's Achievement

  • Achieves sales goals by managing and maximizing manufacturing funds to meet sales goals
  • Ensures that all retail pricing and indirect order guides within the division is updated by regularly correcting discrepancies
  • Secures Client approved schematics for all Clients' brands by providing direction and communication to our schematic, reset, and retail departments
  • Existing SKU Achievement

  • Ensures incremental sales through distribution of new products and maintenance of existing SKU's
  • Facilitates category development by using database rationale such as SKU optimization, efficient promotion causal data, and lift analysis
  • Deductions

  • Meets budgetary goals by maintaining strict control and accounting of accrual and bill-back funds for assigned brands
  • Business / Category Reviews

  • Demonstrates sales accomplishments and areas of opportunity by developing sales presentations for Customers and Clients
  • Department Business Management

  • Communicates Client goals, programs, price changes, and priorities %
  • Supervisory Responsibilities

    Direct Reports

  • Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
  • Indirect Reports

  • May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports
  • Travel and / or Driving Requirements

  • Travel and Driving are essential duties and function of this job
  • Travel up to %
  • Minimum Qualifications

    The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

    Education Level : (Required) : High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

    (Preferred) : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

    Field of Study / Area of Experience :

  • 1-3 years of experience in applicable field
  • Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

  • Strong sales presentation and development skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills
  • Working knowledge of syndicated data
  • Intermediate or advanced computer skills
  • Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
  • Skill in supervising to include delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance
  • Conflict management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership
  • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
  • Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
  • Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
  • Environmental & Physical Requirements

    Office / Sedentary Requirements

    Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.

    Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

    The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to race, nation or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbearing), sexual orientation, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability or pardoned criminal convictions, or any other category protected by law.

    The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

    Employee understands that neither the provision of the Job Description nor any representation in this document creates a guarantee or contract of employment for any specified period of time or changes the nature of Employee's employment, which can only be modified in a writing signed by the CEO.

    Important Information

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

    The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

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