Associate Business Development Manager

Associate Business Development Manager

Job Location s: 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:

Saint Louis, MO 63129, US

Requisition : | Position Type:
Full Time | Category:
Business Development | Salary Range: USD $50,800.00 to $63,500.00 per year

Summary:

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.

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Meets or exceeds client’s goals for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving, and promotional volume.
• 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 client brands by providing direction and communication to our schematic, reset, and retail departments.
• Ensures incremental sales through distribution of new products and maintenance of existing SKUs.
• Facilitates category development by using database rationale such as SKU optimization, efficient promotion causal data, and lift analysis.
• Meets budgetary goals by maintaining strict control and accounting of accrual and bill‑back funds for assigned brands.
• Demonstrates sales accomplishments and areas of opportunity by developing sales presentations for customers and clients.
• Communicates client goals, programs, price changes, and priorities.
• 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 driving are essential duties and functions of this job, travel up to percent (details omitted).

• 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…