AIM Assistant

About the role

This role supports the Divisional AIM (Advertising and Innovative Marketing) Specialist by assisting in formatting, assembly, proofing, billing, and execution of department ad programs.

Responsibilities

• Bills vendors and crediting retailers for billbacks and scans.
• Plans, creates, and finalizes weekly ad planner information (using Aptaris ad planning software) to help retailers plan their weekly ad with low-cost items to increase sales.
• Provides ad group members with information in a timely manner.
• Prepares and provides event deal information.
• Maintains retailer ad group file; sends out pertinent information to retailers between planners.
• Assists with proofing ad PDF files, maintains ad fund, and conducts vendor research.
• Charges customer ad fees for print, distribution, etc.
• Bills vendor ad fees for ad items.
• Coordinates new item launch process.
• Conducts validation reporting.
• Responds to ad hoc requests as needed.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of grocery newspaper advertisement process.
• Knowledge of Aptaris ad planning tool preferred.
• Extremely strong attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, including proactive listening skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Minimum of high school diploma. Associate degree or higher preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Strong computer literacy.

Physical Requirements

• Perform bending, squatting, sitting, and reaching from floor level to six feet in height.
• Must be able to lift or move 25 pounds, as needed for copier paper boxes or supplies.
• Long periods of sitting at a desk, entering information into a computer.

Working Environment

Standard office/store environment.