Job Description
Advantage Solutions’ READY Program is a strategic initiative to build a strong internal pipeline of future Advantage leaders through robust learning experiences and impactful career development opportunities. The READY Program Teammate position is an important investment in developing future leaders who are strategic, innovative, insight-driven, and customer focused. This 24‐month program immerses teammates in a series of structured, rotational assignments across four key Branded Services teams— Retail, Analytics/Insights/Operations, Headquarter Sales, and Business Development—ensuring they gain comprehensive, cross-functional expertise. With a comprehensive development plan that includes actionable on-the-job and structured learning, Executive Mentorship, career coaching, and networking, the position develops leaders with organizational savvy, business acumen and leadership skills, who can drive long-term business success. Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities/Qualifications The Company 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. The Company 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. Essential Responsibilities Retail Rotation Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail decision makers, retail personal and client representatives. Execute strategic retail partnerships needs and client initiatives to drive sales growth. Analyze market data, competitive activity and business trends to develop retail sales strategies Analytics, Insights, and Operations Rotation Develop actionable insights and recommendations utilizing a broad range of data metrics, tools, and analytics to influence customer engagement strategies. Develop engaging, insight driven, customer facing presentations that effectively communicate findings, actionable tactics and strategies. Master data visualization tools and various software platforms to strengthen business recommendations and business process efficiencies. Headquarter Sales Rotation Forecast, design, and conduct business and financial models for client promotional trade plans. Analyze and develop insights using multiple data sources to identify business opportunities. Collaborate with Key Account Managers and Category Leadership teams to build compelling selling presentations to achieve client’s business objectives. Provide strategic input into client’s annual business plan adding fact-based insights and solutions to achieve client’s objectives. Business Development Rotation Own and manage Customer Relationship Management (CRM) strategy, ensuring data is leveraged effectively for business development. Utilize CRM to gather data, insights and reports for monthly Senior Leadership Pipeline review meetings. Identify and prioritize new business opportunities by analyzing industry and business trends, developing insights and mastering tools like; LinkedIn, Circana and Nielsen Perform comprehensive new business research and new Client Discovery/Intake meetings to identify quality new clients and business opportunities. Support new business RFP process and preparation/presentation development for new client meetings. READY Leadership Curriculum and Training Train READY team on Industry, client and customer knowledge Collaborate with READY team to develop and present business opportunities to Senior Leaders Complete cross-functional project work to understand company organization, strategies, client services and business objectives. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports Indirect Reports This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports Travel and/or Driving Requirements - Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job During retail rotation you will be required to use your personal vehicle on a daily basis to travel to stores. Minimum Qualifications Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree Candidate must have completed their undergraduate degree between May 2025 and May 2026)