Business Manager, Own Brands

Summary

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!

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

• 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.

• 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.

Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job.

• 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.

• 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

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

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.