Business Manager, Own Brands

Summary

Business Manager - Hybrid in Chicago, IL

We build people, brands and businesses! We are looking for a dynamic Business Manager to join one of our account teams. Reporting to a Senior Business Manager or Director, this position is responsible for the overall management of a single account with limited categories and limited team functions or a key category or categories within a larger account in the brokerage business.

Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

What We Offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Training and Career Development
• Generous Paid Time-Off

Responsibilities:

• Ensure execution of the Large Account Management Process framework to identify the most critical initiatives and relationships and work with the team to lay out short and long-term plans to achieve relationships at the appropriate level for the account or assigned category business unit.
• Demonstrate functional expertise in all facets of Private Brand & Branding via on-the-job development, educational and networking opportunities.
• Lead analytical efforts, including sales performance reporting, trend analysis, forecasting, and insights development to inform business strategy.
• Translate insights into actionable recommendations that support sales growth, supplier strategies, and Topco objectives.
• Partner cross-functionally across insights, sales, marketing, and supply chain to execute account strategies.
• Drive initiatives that support category growth, supplier performance, and overall account objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/Graduate Degree preferred
• 3 years of professional work experience required; 5 years preferred
• Experience in building and nurturing brands; private brand management a plus
• Good grasp of Product Development, Marketing, Retail, Category Management, and Logistics
• Strong background in analytics, insights, or data-driven decision-making, ideally within retail, CPG, brokerage, or category management.
• Proven ability to translate data and insights into sales-driving actions.
• Customer-facing experience with the ability to communicate insights clearly and influence stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and execution skills in a hybrid work environment.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled