Strong organizational and time management skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities Comfortable gathering, organizing, and analyzing information Proficiency with spreadsheets, research tools, and Microsoft Office Suite Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment Curiosity and willingness to learn new industries, retailers, and business processes Experience with CRM platforms is a plus (training provided). Research prospective brands, market opportunities, and emerging categories Research Target-specific trends, category opportunities, and emerging brands to support business development efforts Build and maintain lead generation lists and prospect tracking tools Monitor retail, consumer, and industry trends that may impact client growth strategies Gather competitive insights and category intelligence to support business development efforts.