Business Manager, Own Brands
$71,600–$100,800 year
HybridGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Achieve budgeted goals for your area of accountability by leading analysis and development of marketing plans, product promotions, advertising, in-store displays, merchandising strategies, and inventory forecasting. Execute new strategic initiatives for the account or assigned categories while ensuring the Large Account Management Process framework identifies critical initiatives and relationships. Attract, develop, and retain key talent to enable collective goals, including hiring, training, and coaching direct reports. Support account teams in developing sales plans, negotiating supplier commission rates, and fostering strong supplier relationships through alignment and mutual goal delivery. Collaborate with internal and external marketing resources to interpret trends and assist senior leadership in managing customer issues.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3 years of professional work experience
- 3-5 Years of experience in building and nurturing brands
- Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills
- Conflict Management Skills
- Decision Making Skills
- Strong Priortizing Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Track Record of Building & Maintaining Customer/Client Relationships
- Ability to Visualize & Plan Objectives & Goals Strategically
- 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
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
Desired Qualifications
- MBA/Graduate Degree
- 5 years preferred
- Experience in building and nurturing brands; private brand management a plus
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams
- Ability to contribute to setting and achieving budgets
- Good grasp of Product Development, Marketing, Retail, Category Management, and Logistics
- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job
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