Supervisor Planning

Advantage Solutions Group is a Microsoft Partner and technology services company owned and operated by actual service providers since 2003. We provide high performance software and BI solutions to help companies make the most of their Information Technology investment and gain a competitive edge.

The Planning Supervisor manages the strategic planning partnership between internal client service and creative and assigned clients. The purpose of this job is to become immersed in business and industry research to bring forward applicable information in order to function as the ‘voice of the shopper’. The goal of the Planning Supervisor it to expertly apply knowledge and marketing expertise in order to analyze and develop insights and POVS in support of the sell-in of strategic marketing programs.

* 8+ years of experience in progressive brand marketing, promotion agency, shopper marketing or consumer marketing * Mastery of the creative development process and clear understanding of the inputs needed to inspire and fuel creative development * Experience working with (reading) and in the application of IRI, Nielsen, and other syndicated research data tools to inform strategy * Direct client interaction and account management experience. * Manage and deliver planning support to the agency client and creative team including competitive insights, syndicated/research data analysis, and custom client research to drive creative strategy development and client shopper communications. * Interface with Agency client service (field and brand facing departments), client research departments, and outside research resources, to secure data for use in the strategic planning process. Identify growth opportunity areas for agency interaction and support * Stay abreast of trends in shopper marketing and contribute industry learning to agency and client/external publications. * Provide supervision to the strategic planning staff. Responsibilities include working closely with staff to provide support and direction. Daily supervisory duties include staffing, performance management process, and oversee daily work to ensure clients' needs are being met. * Collaborate with the strategic planning team on quarterly publications and information sharing for both internal and external use regarding trends in grocery, retail, product categories, and other topics related to shopper marketing.

* 8+ years of experience in progressive brand marketing, promotion agency, shopper marketing or consumer marketing * Mastery of the creative development process and clear understanding of the inputs needed to inspire and fuel creative development * Experience working with (reading) and in the application of IRI, Nielsen, and other syndicated research data tools to inform strategy * Direct client interaction and account management experience * Analytical and research Skills * Good interpersonal skills * Strong written communication and verbal communication skills * Ability to visualize and plan objectives and goals strategically * Ability to develop strategic plans to grow the business * Ability to work independently and prioritize duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines * Team building Skills * Ability to exercise sound judgment * Decision making skills * Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment * Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines * Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers