Supervisor Planning

Summary

Planning Supervisor for Adult Beverage Client

The Planning Supervisor manages the strategic planning partnership between internal client service and creative and assigned clients. The purpose of this job is to become immersed in business and industry research to bring forward applicable information in order to function as the ‘voice of the shopper’. The goal of the Planning Supervisor it to expertly apply knowledge and marketing expertise in order to analyze and develop insights and POVS in support of the sell-in of strategic marketing programs. *Experience within the Adult Beverage industry is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning support to the agency client and creative team including competitive insights, syndicated/research data analysis, and custom client research to drive creative strategy development and client shopper communications.
• Interface with Agency client service (field and brand facing departments), client research departments, and outside research resources, to secure data for use in the strategic planning process. Identify growth opportunity areas for agency interaction and support
• Stay abreast of trends in shopper marketing and contribute industry learning to agency and client/external publications.
• Responsibilities include working closely with staff to provide support and direction. Daily work to ensure clients' needs are being met.
• Collaborate with the strategic planning team on quarterly publications and information sharing for both internal and external use regarding trends in grocery, retail, product categories, and other topics related to shopper marketing.

Qualifications

• (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business, Marketing, Communications or equivalent job-related experience
• 5+ years of experience in strategic planning function at brand marketing, promotion agency, shopper marketing or consumer marketing
• Preferred experience in the Adult Beverage Industry
• Mastery of the creative development process and clear understanding of the inputs needed to inspire and fuel creative development
• Preferred Experience working with (reading) and in the application of IRI, Nielsen, and other syndicated research data tools to inform strategy
• Direct client interaction and account management experience

Advantage Marketing Partners is a subsidiary of Advantage Solutions, Inc. With a full suite of marketing services, we’re ready to think, plan and deliver seamlessly across all retail channels, markets and disciplines. Advantage Marketing Partners brings 15+ years of Experiential, In-Store and Digital expertise to the point of purchase.

Advantage Marketing Partners is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer


Responsibilities

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC dba Advantage Solutions 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. Advantage Solutions 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

The Planning Supervisor manages the strategic planning partnership between internal client service and creative and assigned clients. The purpose of this job is to become immersed in business and industry research to bring forward applicable information in order to function as the ‘voice of the shopper’. The goal of the Planning Supervisor it to expertly apply knowledge and marketing expertise in order to analyze and develop insights and POVS in support of the sell-in of strategic marketing programs

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver planning support to the agency client and creative team including competitive insights, syndicated/research data analysis, and custom client research to drive creative strategy development and client shopper communications.
• Interface with Agency client service (field and brand facing departments), client research departments, and outside research resources, to secure data for use in the strategic planning process. Identify growth opportunity areas for agency interaction and support
• Stay abreast of trends in shopper marketing and contribute industry learning to agency and client/external publications.
• Provide supervision to the strategic planning staff. Responsibilities include working closely with staff to provide support and direction. Daily supervisory duties include staffing, performance management process, and oversee daily work to ensure clients' needs are being met.
• Collaborate with the strategic planning team on quarterly publications and information sharing for both internal and external use regarding trends in grocery, retail, product categories, and other topics related to shopper marketing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports

May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.
• Travel up to 15%

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience



Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business, Marketing, Communications or equivalent job-related experience

• 8+ years of experience in progressive brand marketing, promotion agency, shopper marketing or consumer marketing
• Mastery of the creative development process and clear understanding of the inputs needed to inspire and fuel creative development
• Experience working with (reading) and in the application of IRI, Nielsen, and other syndicated research data tools to inform strategy
• Direct client interaction and account management experience

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Analytical and research Skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business
• Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
• Team building Skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Decision making skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. A detailed Environmental and Physical Requirements document is available in the Total Rewards department.

Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions



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. Advantage Solutions reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Advantage Solutions 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 the law.

Important Information

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 so classified.

Are you passionate about Service Excellence, Results, Integrity, Entrepreneurial Focus and Leadership: These are our values at Advantage Solutions. Come learn why “Winning Together” is more than just words on a piece of paper. It is the vision by which we live our mission as an organization: "To create outstanding value for clients and customers through superior sales execution, operational excellence and innovative marketing services."

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