Business Development Specialist

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC (ASM) 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. ASM 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.

Job Purpose

The Business Development Specialist manages financial information for Client's key promotion trade plans. Create financial plans and forecast spend based on allotted budget for promotions.

Job Responsibilities

Provide support to Business Development Managers.

Forecast, design, and conduct business and financial models for Client promotional trade plans.

Analyze, identify, and resolve potential promotional or funding issues or conflicts and communicate resolution to BDM and Client.

Partner with ASM Category Management team to build sales presentations, new items, selling promotions, pricing, and planogram changes.

Job Requirements

College degree or equivalent job-related work experience.

Working knowledge of syndicated data helpful.

Forecasts, sets objectives, anticipates, structures tasks and establishes priorities.

Strong sales presentation development skills.