Job Information
CROSSMARK ASSOC BUSINESS ACCOUNT MANAGER in Mississauga, Ontario
Job Posting
CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company and are currently hiring for an Associate Business Account Manager role. The role will work collaboratively with Sr. Business Account Manager and Field Operations to implement client’s retail business plans. The Associate Business Account Manager will be main point of contact for client and will be expected to deliver project’s results in accordance with client’s expectations. The Associate Business Account Manager will work closely with cross-functional business partners within the Business Insights, Planning Organization and Field Operations to improve key metrics based on project’s design, reporting and data analysis, execution rates and return on investment. This is a work from home position. Ability to work and perform well in this environment is essential.
Responsibilities
Support Sr. Business Account Manager in executing business plans.
Align on strategy and plan with Clients and Sr. Business Account Manager; identify Opportunities and threats.
Measure effectiveness of retail promotions and merchandising activities.
Align w/Insights lead and be guided by insights specific to Category/Brand, Consumer/Shopper, Channel/Retail dimensions.
Work with syndicated/other data sources to both manage and inform strategic and tactical trade plans.
Develop retail merchandising plans and work collaboratively with Field Operations to ensure that all activities are executed with excellence. Release projects for field team providing sufficient timeline for them to schedule and execute.
Ensure all client’s projects are executed on time and reporting needs are met according to client’s expectations.
Ad-hoc financial and data analysis, including pre/post event data analysis and impact of retail merchandising coverage
Ensure merchandising activation plans are in place for key initiatives
Ensure Client’s Retail Merchandising Plans are built and maintained in One Hub
Work with BI Team to develop reporting dashboards to ensure key results are shared with Client; provide insights/recommendations for future activity based on results.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year university.
Project Management: Previous experience in the Retail Merchandising environment desired
Experience: Work experience in sales or marketing for a minimum of 2-3 years
Physical Demands: None
Specific Skills: Excel, Power Point, working knowledge of Nielsen and syndicated data sources
Special Skills: Strong communication and people skills. Must possess collaboration and influencing skills. Ability to be a clear communicator, strategic thinker, and problem solver. Must have ability to effectively prioritize demands and follow through on commitments.
Working Conditions: Home Office & Field environment
Travel Requirements: Varies, 10-20%
Language Skills: English is the primary language skill; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.
CROSSMARK/WIS International endeavours to make its recruitment process accessible to any and all individuals and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be provided, upon request, to applicants with disabilities in order to facilitate equal opportunity throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you are a person with a disability and require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact canadaccirecruiting@crossmark.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; please do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.