Business Manager
About the role
Business Manager
DESCRIPTION
The Business Manager work closely with the Director and Vice President, ADW vendors and customers’ personnel to increase sales. Under the direction of the Director, he/she executes the mutual business goals of ADW and assigned clients through aggressive selling, market research and new business development. The Business Manager will have financial accountability to an annual sales budget exceeding $25 million and will also be responsible for providing support functions related to sales.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
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The BM will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of vendors’ products, programs, and issues, communicates potential opportunities to gain new business with Costco. Become an expert; constantly expand product, vendor, category and industry knowledge.
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Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the buyer (s) goal and Region goals and objectives for supplier and effectively communicates and shares ADW information resources to buyer (s). Develop a business strategy parallel to the Buyer’s strategy for the category.
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Aggressively pursue new business opportunities with New and Current Vendors. Participates in trade shows. Develop new and innovative items for Costco in partnership with existing vendors.
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Work cooperatively with manager and peers in adhering to ADW’s business goals, development and account management protocols.
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Works with existing clients on packaging, pricing, formulation and new item trends to develop items specifically for Costco.
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Conducts sample cuttings in accordance with food safety standards and consistent with client expectations.
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Conducts plant audits and inspections to ensure compliance with Costco food safety and social responsibility standards.
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Management of Demo and Endcap monies or other marketing opportunities, activity and analyses for best results.
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Provide the Costco Buyers with up-to-date market trends and industry information.
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Actively communicates to other regional peer’s knowledge, vendor challenges, opportunities, etc.
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Protect and secure all confidential and proprietary information.
12 Ensure the timely resolution of issues involving deliveries, product quality, packaging, billing, etc. Resolve any political conflicts that arise. Proactively provide solutions.
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Maximize vendor’s potential with Costco.
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Meeting the physical requirements – listed below
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Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience Requirements:
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5+ years of direct selling experience, preferably calling on Costco buyers, preferred in a sales support role or prior CPG experience calling on Costco’s customers.
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Project Management experiences a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
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Negotiation skills to include strategy development and tactical technique.
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Marketing/Analytical skills to include accessing and interpreting IRI/AC Nielson data, post-promotion analysis and category management.
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Finance skills to include ability to create profit and volume strategies and understand financial statements.
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Logistics skills to include knowledge of order processing, inventory tracking, client and customer distribution methods.
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Presentation skills to include preparation, delivery and handling questions.
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Sales skills to include understanding the sales process, contracts and client promotion systems.
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Ability to protects and secures all confidential and proprietary information.
About Mosaic North America
Mosaic is a leading North American Integrated Agency, specializing in Experiential Marketing, Sales and Merchandising, and Interactive. At Mosaic, we are never satisfied with the status quo and are in constant search for new ideas and new ways to help our clients build their brands, amidst the evolving dynamic of empowered consumers leveraging new technologies.
Business Manager
About the role
Business Manager
DESCRIPTION
The Business Manager work closely with the Director and Vice President, ADW vendors and customers’ personnel to increase sales. Under the direction of the Director, he/she executes the mutual business goals of ADW and assigned clients through aggressive selling, market research and new business development. The Business Manager will have financial accountability to an annual sales budget exceeding $25 million and will also be responsible for providing support functions related to sales.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions:
-
The BM will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of vendors’ products, programs, and issues, communicates potential opportunities to gain new business with Costco. Become an expert; constantly expand product, vendor, category and industry knowledge.
-
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the buyer (s) goal and Region goals and objectives for supplier and effectively communicates and shares ADW information resources to buyer (s). Develop a business strategy parallel to the Buyer’s strategy for the category.
-
Aggressively pursue new business opportunities with New and Current Vendors. Participates in trade shows. Develop new and innovative items for Costco in partnership with existing vendors.
-
Work cooperatively with manager and peers in adhering to ADW’s business goals, development and account management protocols.
-
Works with existing clients on packaging, pricing, formulation and new item trends to develop items specifically for Costco.
-
Conducts sample cuttings in accordance with food safety standards and consistent with client expectations.
-
Conducts plant audits and inspections to ensure compliance with Costco food safety and social responsibility standards.
-
Management of Demo and Endcap monies or other marketing opportunities, activity and analyses for best results.
-
Provide the Costco Buyers with up-to-date market trends and industry information.
-
Actively communicates to other regional peer’s knowledge, vendor challenges, opportunities, etc.
-
Protect and secure all confidential and proprietary information.
12 Ensure the timely resolution of issues involving deliveries, product quality, packaging, billing, etc. Resolve any political conflicts that arise. Proactively provide solutions.
-
Maximize vendor’s potential with Costco.
-
Meeting the physical requirements – listed below
-
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Work Experience Requirements:
-
5+ years of direct selling experience, preferably calling on Costco buyers, preferred in a sales support role or prior CPG experience calling on Costco’s customers.
-
Project Management experiences a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
-
Negotiation skills to include strategy development and tactical technique.
-
Marketing/Analytical skills to include accessing and interpreting IRI/AC Nielson data, post-promotion analysis and category management.
-
Finance skills to include ability to create profit and volume strategies and understand financial statements.
-
Logistics skills to include knowledge of order processing, inventory tracking, client and customer distribution methods.
-
Presentation skills to include preparation, delivery and handling questions.
-
Sales skills to include understanding the sales process, contracts and client promotion systems.
-
Ability to protects and secures all confidential and proprietary information.
About Mosaic North America
Mosaic is a leading North American Integrated Agency, specializing in Experiential Marketing, Sales and Merchandising, and Interactive. At Mosaic, we are never satisfied with the status quo and are in constant search for new ideas and new ways to help our clients build their brands, amidst the evolving dynamic of empowered consumers leveraging new technologies.