Business Manager - Retail Center Store (Food Broker)

Job description

Business Manager – Center Store (Metro NY/NJ) Location: Metro NY/NJ Area (Hybrid/Field Based) Industry: Food Sales & Marketing About the Role: We’re seeking a high energy, results driven Business Manager with center store expertise and established knowledge of Metro New York retailers. This role is essential to strengthening client partnerships, driving brand growth, and activating customer specific strategies at the store level. You’ll work closely with our clients, customers, and internal teams to develop tailored sales, merchandising, and marketing programs that deliver results in a fast paced, high impact environment. What You’ll Do: - Act as a trusted brand ambassador for Affinity Group and our clients - Partner with key Metro NY retailers and stakeholders to develop and execute strategic sales and merchandising initiatives - Drive execution of new product launches and promotional plans, ensuring alignment with trade spend and client objectives - Utilize syndicated data and category insights (IRI, Nielsen) to support fact-based selling - Track and analyze sales volume, promotional activity, and competitive landscape - Collaborate across cross-functional teams (Account Manageme...