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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Hopkins, MN
Hopkins, Minnesota

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

 

At Advantage Solutions, we build people, brands and businesses! The Business Development Specialist provides financial information and administrative support for Business Development Manager (BDM). This position plays a pivotal role in forecasting spend and financial plans. The ideal candidate will excel with a background in analytics and ability to identify, and resolve potential promotion issues. As part of our winning team, you’ll receive top-tier training, competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package all with the opportunity for career growth. Looking to make an impact on overall growth strategies for the Consumer Packaged Goods industry? Then apply today for a chance to join the largest sales and marketing agency in North America, Advantage Solutions!

  

RESPONSIBILITIES

  •  Partner with Business Development team to build sales presentations, new items, selling promotions, pricing, and planogram changes
  • Prepare financial analysis for period of statements; prepare reconciliations, schedules, and account analysis
  • Monitor spending plans to ensure that promotions are actualized and all deductions have been received
  • Research and report on factors influencing business performance
  • Ensure use of Client’s promotional fund management system is clearly communicated to business partners
  • Clerical work and administrative support as requested by the BDM

 QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • 2-4 years of experience in applicable field (i.e. Sales support specialist, CPG, sales and marketing agency, customer, or client relation).
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Specifically Excel)
  • Ability to read and understand a retail planogram.
  • Basic understanding of financial statements such as the balance sheet or statement of financial position
  • Preferred experience in accounting, finance or other related fields
  • Keen analytical skills and attention to details
  • Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills

 

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.

 

Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC dba Advantage Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.