Associate Business Manager in Newport

WHO WE ARE: We are entrepreneurial growth agents for our clients and our company. Backed by PLM’s 35+ years of experience, we bring unparalleled Kroger expertise. We operate exclusively at Kroger, where our team excels in navigating its strategy, systems, and decision-making processes. We are an employee-owned company, fostering a culture and work environment that empowers and engages employees.

WHAT WE DO: three sixty Merchandising Solutions specializes in the strategic expansion of CPG client product portfolios at Kroger, America’s leading grocery retailer. We provide a wealth of merchandising expertise and vast brokerage capabilities in all facets of grocery retailing.

• Relationship Management
• Category Management
• Insights & Analytics
• Space Optimization
• Promotional Planning
• Administration

POSITION SUMMARY: As an Associate Business Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of small to mid-sized CPG clients, owning both business performance and day-to-day execution. This role operates with guidance and oversight from a Senior Business Manager (SBM) and/or Director and is designed to build the skills necessary to independently manage larger, more complex client businesses over time. The Associate Business Manager combines strategic thinking and hands-on execution, serving as the primary driver of results across the assigned desk.

• Relationship management: Lead and strengthen client engagement.
• Insights & analytics: Leverage data to drive strategic decisions.
• Promotional planning: Develop and execute strategies to drive growth.
• KOMPASS and innovation: Drive assortment and new item success.
• Administration: Own timely & flawless administrative support.
• Project Management: Manage and communicate progress and timelines on tasks & projects.
• Industry voice of three sixty: Professionally represent and promote three sixty.

MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-year degree in Business, Marketing, Operations, Economics or equivalent education
• 4+ years of relevant industry experience
• Proficient Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Capacity to learn multiple computer systems and web-based applications
• Capability to collaborate with others and contribute effectively to a team
• Expert organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively craft and deliver a message to senior level executives
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritize and multi-task
• Adapt to advancing technology and Kroger systems

MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations
• Must be able to remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time
• Lift 10-15 lbs. occasionally

DESIRED PREVIOUS JOB EXPERIENCE:

• Administrative support position in office environment
• Data analysis and reporting experience
• Retail or grocery experience in a HQ environment
• DSD Experience is a plus

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

• Adaptability – Effectively adjusting to changes in tasks, processes, or work environments.
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – Building collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals.
• Building Trust – Interacting with Kroger suppliers and employees in a way that gives Kroger management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization.
• Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to Kroger and P.L. Marketing employees.
• Decision Making – Analyzing opportunities, issues or problems leveraging data to make informed, effective decisions aligned with objectives.
• Inclusion – Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results.
• Initiating Action – Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations.
• Self-Starter – Able to work without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period.
• Work Standards – Setting and maintaining high performance expectations and accountability for results.