Business Manager, Own Brands

Minimum: USD $71,700.00/Yr.

Maximum: USD $/Yr.

Market Type:
Hybrid

Business Manager - Hybrid in Chicago, IL

We build people, brands and businesses! We are looking for a dynamic Business Manager to join one of our account teams. Reporting to a Senior Business Manager or Director, this position is responsible for the overall management of a single account with limited categories and limited team functions or a key category or categories within a larger account in the brokerage business.

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!

What we offer:

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

* 401(k) with company match

* Training and Career Development

* Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

* Ensure execution of the Large Account Management Process framework to identify the most critical initiatives and relationships and work with the team to lay out short and long-term plans to achieve relationships at the appropriate level for the account or assigned category business unit.

* Demonstrate functional expertise in all facets of Private Brand & Branding via on-the-job development, educational and networking opportunities.

* Lead analytical efforts, including sales performance reporting, trend analysis, forecasting, and insights development to inform business strategy.

* Translate insights into actionable recommendations that support sales growth, supplier strategies, and Topco objectives.

* Partner cross-functionally across insights, sales, marketing, and supply chain to execute account strategies.

* Drive initiatives that support category growth, supplier performance, and overall account objectives.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree required; MBA/Graduate Degree preferred

* 3 years of professional work experience required; 5 years preferred

* Experience in building and nurturing brands; private brand management a plus

* Good grasp of Product Development, Marketing, Retail, Category Management, and Logistics

* Strong background in analytics, insights, or data-driven decision-making, ideally within retail, CPG, brokerage, or category management.

* Proven ability to translate data and insights into sales-driving actions.

* Customer-facing experience with the ability to communicate insights clearly and influence stakeholders.

* Strong collaboration, communication, and execution skills in a hybrid work environment.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled