Associate Business Manager, Own Brands

Associate Business Manager, Own Brands

Job Location s: US-VA-Chesapeake | US-VA-Norfolk | US-VA-Virginia Beach

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking an entry‑level position in Business Management, where the role receives guidance and direct supervision from more senior-level BM. Strong decision‑making skills are required. Join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career while working with amazing people in a growing industry.

• Full‑time benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and career development
• Generous paid time‑off

• Own relationships within retailers Private Label/Own Brand teams and understand their priorities.
• Understand clients' strategies and leverage that knowledge.
• Work with supplier partners and retailers on new item launches, label updates, and reformulations; ensure deadlines are met.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with supplier partners and retailers.
• Manage supplier/client sales and revenue.
• Negotiate brokerage rates.
• Contract management.
• Facilitate and drive projects to milestones within established time frames.
• Identify potential risks and propose solutions.
• Manage the private label product development process and timeline from ideation to shelf.
• Obtain new sources of supply for retailer product development.
• Advise the BM on potential roadblocks and provide solutions.
• Support business managers on new business development.
• Proactively communicate with stakeholders to ensure objectives are met.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or equivalent experience (required).
• 0‑2 years of experience in Account or Brand Management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Conflict management and decision‑making skills.
• Strong prioritizing skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Conflict management skills.
• Decision‑making skills.
• Strong prioritizing skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Primarily office-based. Ability to sit for extended periods (66%+ of each day) and hear the telephone. Ability to enter data on a computer and lift up to 10 pounds may be required.

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer the job position or assign additional job responsibilities subject to applicable law.

The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified 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 law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on‑site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location;

required waiting time; administrative time; and work‑related travel time).

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 classified in this role.

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.