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# Manager, Business and People Experience Platforms at Advertising Specialty Institute

- **Company:** Advertising Specialty Institute
- **Location:** Trevose, PA
- **Posted:** 2026-09-17
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-23
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/advertisingspecialtyinstitute/jobs/5427407008

## Job description

ASI is the largest global provider of technology B2B services for the $27.7 billion promotional products industry (branding and marketing). With 25,000 clients in 53 countries, our mission is to inspire, inform, and empower our clients’ success every step of the way.

ASI currently has a hybrid work model. This position requires in person attendance at our office in Trevose, PA on Tuesdays & Wednesdays.

Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) is seeking a Manager, Business and PX Platforms to lead the delivery, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of enterprise business applications and People Experience (PX) platforms supporting Finance, Human Resources, learning and development, talent management, payroll-related processes, and internal operations.

This role is responsible for ensuring the stability, performance, data integrity, and effective use of assigned enterprise platforms. The Manager will partner closely with Finance, People Experience, IT, and business stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into scalable, secure, and well-governed technology solutions.

The Manager will lead a team of platform specialists and oversee system enhancements, integrations, reporting, vendor relationships, and modernization initiatives. This role will also focus on strengthening platform governance, improving service delivery, driving user adoption, and ensuring strong cross-functional alignment.

Salary Range: $110,000–$130,000

Responsibilities:

- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of assigned business and PX platforms, including configuration, data, integrations, reporting, access, upgrades, and support.
- Establish and maintain standards for security, role-based access, data integrity, system controls, testing, documentation, change management, and release processes.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for complex platform, integration, reporting, and data issues, including troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and corrective action.
- Lead intake, prioritization, planning, testing, deployment, and adoption of enhancements, patches, upgrades, and new capabilities.
- Partner with Finance, People Experience, IT, developers, database administrators, business analysts, and users to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
- Drive process improvement through automation, workflow optimization, system configuration, reporting improvements, and modernization.
- Own data quality, reporting governance, operational reports, executive dashboards, analytics, and cross-platform reporting solutions.
- Manage, coach, mentor, and develop direct reports while supporting hiring, onboarding, cross-training, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
- Manage software vendor and implementation partner relationships, including delivery accountability, licensing, renewals, support issues, and performance.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, contract management, cost optimization, and platform roadmap planning for assigned systems.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for software vendors and implementation partners and Evaluates new technologies aligned with ASI’s strategy.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Information Systems, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 5+ years supporting or leading enterprise PX or Business applications.
- 3+ years in a people management or leadership role.
- Progressive experience supporting or leading enterprise business applications, HRIS, ERP, finance, learning, or related platforms.
- Demonstrated experience leading people, projects, platform delivery, or cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience with systems analysis, solution design, testing, reporting, integrations, change management, production support, and data governance.
- Working knowledge of HRIS, ERP, finance, learning, and related enterprise application concepts.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, data-validation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information and collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.

Platforms and Tools:

- Experience with UKG/UltiPro or comparable HRIS platforms.
- Experience with learning management platforms such as Saba/Galaxy or comparable systems.
- Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations, SAP Concur, SQL, Microsoft Excel, business intelligence platforms, report-writing tools, or similar technologies.
- Project management experience and familiarity with system controls, table structures, data relationships, and reporting methods.

ASI offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available on day one of employment.
- Paid maternity and paternity/bonding leave (12 weeks paid for birthing/primary parent and 4 weeks paid for secondary parent) and a parent support group.
- 12 weeks of paid daycare for new parents (14 weeks at our onsite daycare center, Lots of Love).
- Free Health and Wellness programs.
- Free 24/7 access to Magellan Employee Assistance Program and Teladoc.
- Day one 401(k) with company match.
- Paid holidays, floating days, and paid time off (PTO).
- Office amenities with onsite café, Starbucks, 24/7 free gym access and classes, onsite daycare, EV charging stations, creative spaces such as our community garden club, music room, art room, and relaxation space.

Take this opportunity to join our successful team! Apply today! EOE m/f/d/v. ASI is an equal opportunity employer, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Diversity makes us better. Check out ASI’s Diversity and Inclusion Blog Posts.

Visit our company career web site at www.asicareers.com.

## About Advertising Specialty Institute

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) is the largest trade membership organization and technology platform provider for the promotional products industry, connecting suppliers, distributors, and decorators through its ESP+ marketplace.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned since 1962)
- **Headquarters**: Trevose, Pennsylvania, USA
- **Founded**: 1950 (by Joe Segel as the Advertising Specialty Register)
- **Founders**: Joe Segel (founder); acquired and grown by the Cohn family

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Promotional Products / Advertising Specialties (Technology, Information, and Internet)
- **Target customers**: B2B – distributors, suppliers, and decorators within the promotional products ecosystem
- **Mission**: "To be the trusted partner of the promotional products industry by fostering its success every step of the way." [asicentral.com/about-asi/](https://asicentral.com/about-asi/)

## Products & Services
- **ESP+ Platform**: A unified SaaS marketplace for sourcing, comparing prices, managing relationships, and transacting across the industry. Features include access to 1.2 million brandable products and 2.5 million monthly distributor searches. [asicentral.com](https://asicentral.com/)
- **Industry Research**: Proprietary market insights, including the annual Ad Impressions Study and the industry’s $27.7 billion size estimate. [asicentral.com](https://asicentral.com/)
- **ASI Show**: Major trade events held in U.S. cities (e.g., Chicago, Las Vegas) for networking, education, and product discovery. [asicentral.com](https://asicentral.com/)
- **Education**: Certification programs, continuous learning resources, and the ASI Summer Internship Program. [asicentral.com/about-asi/](https://asicentral.com/about-asi/)
- **Media**: Publications such as *Counselor* magazine and promotional industry news. [asicentral.com/about-asi/](https://asicentral.com/about-asi/)
- **Marketing Services**: Member benefits including advertising opportunities and promotional campaign support. [asicentral.com](https://asicentral.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (privately held, family-owned)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at $15M (according to LinkedIn data; ASI does not publicly disclose financials) [linkedin.com/company/asicentral](https://www.linkedin.com/company/asicentral)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors – owned by the Cohn family. Partners include thousands of suppliers and distributors across the industry.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - The U.S. promotional products industry reached a record $27.7B in 2025, up 4.2% year-over-year.
  - ASI serves 25,000+ members.
  - ESP+ surpassed 1 million products listed.
  - Headcount of ~507 employees (a slight YoY decrease of 0.3%). [linkedin.com/company/asicentral](https://www.linkedin.com/company/asicentral)
  - LinkedIn follower growth of 12.9% year-over-year.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Largest Industry Network**: The most extensive database of suppliers and distributors in the promotional products industry.
- **Integrated Platform**: ESP+ consolidates sourcing, pricing, relationship management, and sales tools into one system, reducing reliance on multiple vendors.
- **Trust & Longevity**: Family-owned for over 60 years, with a reputation for stability and deep industry relationships.
- **Member-Focused**: Over 60 years of experience serving the promo industry, with a strong emphasis on member satisfaction and support.

## Strategic Focus
- **Innovation**: Continued development of the ESP+ platform and technology tools (e.g., ESP Websites, mobile access).
- **Sustainability**: Initiatives like “Promo for the Planet” to help members offer eco-friendly products.
- **Education & Networking**: Expanding certification programs and trade show events to drive member success.
- **Data-Driven Decisions**: Using industry research to help members make informed business choices. [asicentral.com/about-asi/](https://asicentral.com/about-asi/)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: LinkedIn reviews give a 4.3/5 overall rating, with Culture scored at 4.6 and Work-Life Balance at 4.6. Employees describe a “family-like” atmosphere with a focus on inclusivity, diversity, and community. [linkedin.com/company/asicentral](https://www.linkedin.com/company/asicentral)
- **Work Environment**: Roles are primarily in-office at the Trevose, PA headquarters. In-office positions are common (e.g., Account Executive, Staff Accountant). [builtin.com/company/advertising-specialty-institute](https://builtin.com/company/advertising-specialty-institute)
- **Perks and Recognition**: 
  - Named a “Best Employer for Working Parents” regionally.
  - Provides an internship program and invests in employee development.
  - Competitive salaries (e.g., Senior Software Developer ~$140k/year). [linkedin.com/company/asicentral](https://www.linkedin.com/company/asicentral)
- **Engineering Culture**: A technology-driven company with a dedicated CTO and robust tech teams; strong emphasis on data and platform development.

## Sources
1. [asicentral.com - About ASI](https://asicentral.com/about-asi/)
2. [asicentral.com - Main site](https://asicentral.com/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/asicentral](https://www.linkedin.com/company/asicentral)
4. [builtin.com/company/advertising-specialty-institute](https://builtin.com/company/advertising-specialty-institute)
5. [glassdoor.com - ASI Overview](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-ASI-Advertising-Specialty-Institute-EI_IE17952.11,46.htm)

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