Business Manager

SUMMARY:Works closely with the Strategic Business Lead and cross-functionally to tactically drive day-to-day and support growth initiatives. Responsible for the execution of all details required to effectively optimize the Kids2 business at a national Mass retail chain, from initial line review process to modular execution at store level.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Provide details, including item pricing, pre-line review preparation, new item creation via retailer portal, ad-hoc sales analysis, case pack compliance/resolution and ensuring all new items meet modular imaging deadlinesSupports sales representatives in administrative areas such as order processing, customer quotes, sales information management, product training and financingResponsibilities are within the Sales Support and Administration Function as a generalist or in a combination of DisciplinesResponsible for all item set-up to this DisciplineAssist with project management for new items and strategic roll-out projectsAssist with part maintenanceRegular Store visits to ensure product is represented correctly. Proactively identify potential issues with product, packaging or modular placement. Identify competitor items new to market (and potential impact). Communicate all findings to the appropriate teams and execute resolutions.Maintain SAP pricingCultivate effective working relationships within all areas of Kids2 to achieve company sales goalsOperate as retailer portal Administrator for Kids2 – primary link between Kids2 and retailer for any questions or problems relating to retailer portal, suggest and maintain user accounts, troubleshoot issuesOther duties and responsibilities as assignedQUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Skills to adapt to ever-changing internal and external customer needsTeam player skills critical to effectively work with cross-functional teams both inside and outside of the companyAbility to execute and excel in high-paced organizationOutstanding oral and presentation-based communication skillsEDUCATION & SKILLS: Education: BachelorsBasic computer skills including Word, Excel, OutlookCERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:None Required.COMPUTER/TECHNICAL SKILLS:Working knowledge use of Microsoft Office Suite­ - Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Must have excellent hand mock-up skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to sit; have flexible use of hands; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and taste or smell. The team member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:General office environmentRole will be in office three days per week, Tuesday - Thursday during core hours, and Monday - Friday during Week 3 of each month.