Sales & Marketing Coordinator
Associated Grocers Baton Rouge · Baton Rouge, LA · 4 wk ago
MarketingFull-time
About the role
Provide essential administrative and project support to Department Directors, Category Managers, and Retail Field Teams, playing a key role in ensuring smooth and effective operations across the Sales and Marketing Division.
Responsibilities
- Provide continuous administrative support to the Sales and Marketing Division, including Department Directors, Category Managers, and Field Teams.
- Enter data and maintain records for deal sheets and cost changes.
- Create and adjust surveys, using creativity to promote deals, special events, and/or promotions to vendors and member retailers.
- Contact vendors and member retailers regarding product availability, items ordered, or moving items (including selling sheets).
- Assist Category Managers by entering promo buys for ads and special promotions.
- Enter, modify, and research booked orders from member retailers and vendors.
- Prepare for period end by completing all department transfers and billbacks.
- Research deals and billbacks.
- Notify retail of insufficient product and product availability.
- Cross-train to gain knowledge within the department.
- Create credits or charges to member retailers and vendors, maintaining records of all transactions.
- Provide daily reporting and run analytic reports as needed.
- Assist with maintenance of data integrity.
- Cover phone duties when Category Manager is out.
- Perform other related tasks as required.
Requirements
- Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Technologically proficient to master proprietary software necessary for job functions.
- Proficient in Excel spreadsheet software, Word word-processing software, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
- Proficient in 10-key data entry skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to fast-paced changes.
- Ability to type 50 words per minute.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Operate harmoniously and cooperatively with others within and outside of the department.
- Promote a positive work environment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay with weekly payroll.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 401K retirement program.
- Paid Time Off.
- Fantastic team environment.