Job Description
Senior Associate - Business Development Our client is a
GPO full-service buying group. They have an immediate need for a business developmet team member who will work with developing VENDOR partnerships.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains vendor program data and other promotional information on member portal
- Performs various vendor contract negotiation workstreams
- Analyzes vendor program pricing and does comparisons across product categories
- Supports product categorization data analytics with the technology team
- Maintains customer & vendor contract data in SQL utilizing AI technology
- Performs SKU level pricing analysis and product rationalization exercises
- Manages vendor file records, ensuring all program documentation is complete and accurate
- Monitors program timelines, task completion, and file status across internal systems
- Other duties as assigned
Required Experience:
- 3+ years of professional experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or similar or related field
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy in data management
- Ability to work cross-functionally across different company departments
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Ability to meet and deliver a quality work product
- Strong interpersonal skills and a service-minded approach
Preferred Experience
- Prior experience working in a Group Purchasing Organization
- Food & Beverage industry experience
- Exposure to the foodservice equipment and supplies industry is a plus
Job Location
This position will be based in Denver, Colorado
Benefits:
- Base Comp: $70,000 - $80,000
- Participation in annual team incentive bonus plan
- Hybrid working schedule (in-office & remote)
- Simple IRA retirement plan with 3% company match
- Competitive time off program (PTO; paid holidays; floating holidays)
- The company subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance (60% paid by employer)
This is an excellent ground-floor opportunity with plenty of advancement potential!
If you have GPO experience and/or love to sell, especially in our industry, then this could be a fit!
Craig Wilson will reach out right away! cwilson@ariteam.com
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