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Associate Business Development Manager

Advantage Solutions
Saint Louis, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Sept 2025

About the role

Summary

Associate Business Development Manager

 

 

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.

 

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:

 

  • 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.

Qualifications:

  • 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 knowledge of syndicated data

 

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.

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Job Duty 

Job Responsibilities

Revenue Budget Achievement

  • 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

Client Quota Achievement

  • Meets or exceeds Client’s goals for sales, distribution, pricing, shelving, and promotional volume

Client KPI’s Achievement

  • 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 Clients’ brands by providing direction and communication to our schematic, reset, and retail departments

Existing SKU Achievement

  • Ensures incremental sales through distribution of new products and maintenance of existing SKU’s
  • Facilitates category development by using database rationale such as SKU optimization, efficient promotion causal data, and lift analysis

Deductions

  • Meets budgetary goals by maintaining strict control and accounting of accrual an

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