Product Development Manager - Full-time

Summary

The Product Development Manager is responsible for focusing on the growth and development of the client’s road show program. This position sources new items to demonstrate/sample in Club and partners closely with not only the vendor community, but also the internal client’s buyers to negotiate the most effective, creative and cost efficient demonstration opportunities.

Advantage Sales and Marketing LLC dba Advantage Solutions 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.

Job Duty
Partner with Buyers and Road Show Vendor(s) to identify and develop products to be sold through Road Show Program to meet annual sales plan and deliver exciting shopping experience to Members. Partner with client and suppliers for the costing and inventory process.


Research trends and regional opportunities

Analytics to evaluate program success
• This individual will not be doing the analytics (this will be done for them) but they will own the conversation with the client to discuss performance.

Review and approve scheduling and placement of product
• Manage vendor scheduling portal
• Manage internal JET system scheduling portal

Club visits, Comp shops and tradeshows

Manage the MSA, SOW and billing process
• Secure signed MSA and SOW from vendor
• Ensure 80% prepayment invoiced and received prior to execution
• Manage post execution final billing received
• Work with AR as necessary

Gather and create necessary training content, instructions and assets
• Event Manual
• Job aids and additional training as needed
• Work with vendor to identify additional needs for marketing collateral


Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

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 20 %

Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience


Field of Study/Area of Experience: Business, Marketing or related field of study
5+ years of experience in Marketing, preferably specializing in Product Development

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization skills
• Decision making skills
• Analytical and research Skills
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to federal and state tax codes
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Ability to make oral presentations
• Ability to ensure a high level of service and quality is maintained
• Ability to work effectively with management
• Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically
• Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
• Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers
• Sensitive to industry shifts and business trends. Actively identify new areas of growth and pursuing those opportunities.
• Objectively weighs the pros and cons, and balances data-driven decisions with experience and gut instinct to arrive at and execute the best decision
• Ability to work with Category Buyers as well as vendors to determine accurate pricing, costing and margins.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Field / Administrative Requirements
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential. A detailed Environmental and Physical Requirements document is available in the Total Rewards department.
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."

Advantage Solutions is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, Advantage Solutions shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an 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.

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.

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