Project Manager, Own Brands

Summary

At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic and talented Project Manager position offers direct project involvement and collaborative work with field-based account teams and internal operations staff via email and in-person in a results-driven, fun and dynamic group/team based corporate culture. The Project Manager oversees the planning, implementation, and tracking of new item development projects from conception to completion with specified deliverables.

 

This position requires strong organizational skills and ability to work on many tasks in parallel. The project manager will own the project execution, be responsible for the project schedule, overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, and goals.

 

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:

• Lead the planning and implementation of the project, Plan and schedule project timelines
• Define project tasks and resource requirements.
• Assemble and coordinate project staff and provide direction and support to project team & quality assurance.
• Schedule and facilitate key project meetings – conduct team status meetings and team status schedule.
• Ensure new product meets client requirements and is delivered to the market on time

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Marketing/Communications is preferred
• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills required
• Managing through systems and structured processes required
• Familiarity with product development processes preferred
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Basic computer skills including familiarity with Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet usage 

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

 

Position Summary

Associate Business Manager collaborates with Business Managers, Senior Leadership and external Clients (suppliers and retailers) to execute and achieve growth objectives.  Independent thinker and decision maker.

 

Job Duty

Managing Client Relationships

• Owning relationships within the retailers Private Label/Own Brand team and understanding the priorities of the Private Label/Own Brand team and the supplier partner
• Understand all client’s strategies/priorities and be able to leverage and communicate the knowledge
• Work with supplier partners and retailer on executing new item launches, label updates, and reformulations of product. Ensure all parties stay on track to meet deadlines.
• Build and maintain business relationships with supplier partners and retailer.

Business Management

• Manages supplier/client sales and revenue
• Negotiates brokerage rates
• Contract management

Project Management

• Facilitate and drive projects through the process (work closely with cross functional teams to achieve project milestones within established timeframes)
• Identify potential risks and solutions

Product Development

• Managing the private label product development process and timeline with the retailer and suppliers from ideation to shelf
  • Influencing suppliers and retailer for actions and decisions that will result in a project meeting deadline
  • Managing the expectations of both our clients and the retailer throughout the product development process when necessary