**DESCRIPTION** The Associate Brand Manager supports Brand Manager I and II team members in managing assigned brands within a Walmart brand portfolio. This role plays a critical part in supporting day-to-day brand execution, reporting, and analysis while ensuring operational accuracy and alignment with Walmart processes and expectations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative, with strong communication skills and a foundational understanding of retail or eCommerce environments. This role is well-suited for candidates with prior Walmart experience or high-caliber, recent graduates demonstrating professionalism, maturity, and a strong aptitude for learning. **RESPONSIBILITIES** The Associate Brand Manager will be expected to develop proficiency in the following areas: **Brand & Account Management and Support** * Support Brand Managers within your pod in executing brand strategies and day-to-day Walmart account operations for their clients * Responsible for owning and managing a small portfolio of 1P and/or 3P clients * Assist with line reviews, item maintenance, price changes, inventory demand and assortment updates * Deliver quarterly and annual business reviews and annual strategic plans **Reporting & Analysis** * Provide recurring and ad hoc reporting for sales, digital shelf analysis, promotions, content quality scores and/or listing quality scores * Analyze performance trends and identify opportunities or risks * Assist with competitive analysis, market research, and pricing reviews **Retail Execution & Operations** * Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (operations, analytics, retail media, etc.) to support client needs * Support promotional execution and tracking in alignment with Walmart timelines and requirements * Assist with compliance documentation and internal operational processes **Meeting & Project Support** * Prepare agendas, materials, and summaries for internal and client meetings * Support special projects, business reviews, and brand initiatives as assigned * Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across brand and account workflows **QUALIFICATIONS** **Minimum Qualifications - Education & Experience** * 1-2 years of experience in a professional, retail, agency, or brand environment (preferred) * Prior experience working with Walmart (Retail Link, Supplier One, or Walmart processes) strongly preferred * Open to high-potential, recent graduates with strong academic performance and demonstrated maturity * Associate's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Communications, or related field required * Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or related field preferred **Knowledge, Skills & Abilities** * Strong verbal and written communication skills * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook required) * Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; comfort working with data and reports * High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities * Collaborative team player with a proactive, problem-solving mindset * Strong organizational skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment **ABOUT US** Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer **Job Category:** Marketing **Position Type:** Full time **Business Unit:** Corporate **Salary Range:** $52,300.00 - $74,600.00 **Company:** Acosta Employee Holdco LLC **Req ID:** 25685