Business Manager

Business Manager US

Location:

Kansas City, KS

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.

This role will have responsibilities within the execution of strategic plans, business plans, budgeting, and hiring.

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

• Achieve budgeted goals for area of accountability.
• Perform, coordinate and lead analysis and development of marketing plans, product promotions, advertising, in‑store displays, merchandising strategies and inventory forecasting.
• Ensure execution of the LAMP framework to identify critical initiatives and relationships, and work with the team to lay out short‑ and long‑term plans.
• Demonstrate functional expertise in Private Brand and Branding through on‑the‑job development, educational and networking opportunities.
• Execute new strategic initiatives for the account or assigned categories.
• Support the account team in the development of sales plans and negotiate supplier commission rates to grow category or team revenue.
• Collaborate and partner with marketing resources, both internal and external.
• Manage supplier relationships, obtain alignment and deliver mutually established goals.
• Develop and retain key talent; motivate and inspire team members to deliver on agreed metrics; ensure succession plans for critical roles.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 to 5 years of professional work experience in building and nurturing brands; private brand management experience a plus.
• Dry grocery/center store experience required.
• Private brand/private label experience highly preferred.
• Wholesale experience preferred over retail experience.
• Ability to contribute to setting and achieving budgets.
• Good grasp of product development, marketing, retail, category management, new item development and logistics.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, web browsers).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Conflict management, decision‑making and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and a track record of building and maintaining client relationships.
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically.

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.