Ready Program Teammate-Rotational Program
Company: Advantage Solutions
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: June 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Ready Program Teammate-Rotational Program
Job Locations
US-NC-Charlotte - US-FL-Tampa - US-ID-Boise - US-MI-Grand Rapids -
US-OH-Cincinnati - US-MA-Foxboro
Primary Posting Location : City
Charlotte
Primary Posting Location : State/Province
NC
Primary Posting Location : Postal Code
28201
Primary Posting Location : Country
US
Requisition ID
2025-435982
Position Type
Full Time
Category
Client Services/Account Management
Minimum
USD $60,000.00/Yr.
Maximum
USD $60,000.00/Yr.
Summary
Ready Program Teammate 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- Analytics/Insights/Operations, Retail, 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
ResponsibilitiesAnalytics, 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.
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
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 ResponsibilitiesDirect Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for
direct reportsIndirect Reports
- This position does not have guidance or mentoring
responsibilities for indirect reportsTravel and/or Driving
Requirements- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or
functions of this jobMinimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's DegreeEducation Level:
(Required): Bachelor's Degree Candidate must have completed their
undergraduate degree between 2023 and 2025) (Minimum of 1 year of
internship and/or professional work experience required) 1+ Years
of experienceConsumer Packaged Goods Industry (CPG) Internship
and/or college curriculum/major in Food/Beverage/Marketing/Category
Management a plus Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
* Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft
Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
* Strong ability to develop and deliver virtual and in-person
presentations to all audience types
* Willingness to engage and build relationships with a variety of
internal and external leaders, clients and retail partners
* Collaboration and Team building Skills
* Ability to work independently using strong prioritization and
time management skills to meet deliverables
* Ability and willingness to operate in a fast-paced and changing
work environment
* Consumer Packaged Goods Industry (CPG) Industry data sources
(Circana, Nielsen, etc.) knowledge and usage skills a
plusEnvironmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform
the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in
an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for
extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear
telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the
ability to lift up to 10lbs. Additional Information Regarding Job
Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's
supervisor or other manager related to the position/department.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed
as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any
time with or without notice to alter or change job
responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign
additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The
Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known
disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply
for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or
enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the
law.Important InformationThe above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required of associates so classified. The Company is committed to
providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without
regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual
orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other
category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company
shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to
enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform
the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and
privileges of employment as required by law.
Responsibilities
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
ResponsibilitesAnalytics, 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.
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
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 ResponsibilitiesDirect Reports
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for
direct reportsIndirect 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 Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree1+ Years of
experienceConsumer Packaged Goods Industry (CPG) Internship and/or
college curriculum/major in Food/Beverage/Marketing/Category
Management a plus Skills, Knowledge and Abilities* Strong written
and verbal communication skills
* Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft
Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word
* Strong ability to develop and deliver virtual and in-person
presentations to all audience types
* Willingness to engage and build relationships with a variety of
internal and external leaders, clients and retail partners
* Collaboration and Team building Skills
* Ability to work independently using strong prioritization and
time management skills to meet deliverables
* Ability and willingness to operate in a fast-paced and changing
work environment
* Consumer Packaged Goods Industry (CPG) Industry data sources
(Circana, Nielsen, etc.) knowledge and usage skills a plus
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Office / Sedentary Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform
the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in
an office environment. Typically, requires the ability to sit for
extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear
telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the
ability to lift up to 10lbs. Additional Information Regarding Job
Duties and Job Descriptions
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's
supervisor or other manager related to the position/department.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed
as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills
required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any
time with or without notice to alter or change job
responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign
additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The
Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known
disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply
for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or
enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the
law.
Important Information
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of associates so
classified. The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity
in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color,
national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or
mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part
of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable
accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or
employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions
of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as
required by law.
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