Sales Specialist

About the role

Assists Costco/BJ’s Sales Team in all aspects of preparing for sales calls, follows up on sales calls, new item project management, sales analysis and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Builds sales presentations by gathering all information needed from various internal groups; works closely with Marketing, Corporate Project Management Team and R&D.
• Manages item agreements by maintaining existing items and populating all pages for new items.
• Manages promotional data entry and ongoing maintenance through the trade promotion platform, Blacksmith; keeps tool updated with new items for ease of use by the sales team; publishes reports generated by this tool.
• Generates IRI reports including basic sales, promotional sales lift, out of stock report, underperforming location report and others as needed.
• Manages sample requests for all in-person Costco meetings, follows up on samples sent to Costco Regional Buyers, and coordinates new item samples for sales team review.
• Populates workbooks for sales approval to help with demand planning.
• Performs special projects and other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• 2–5 years general office experience.

Skills

• Strong PC skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits and Culture

• Medical, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with discretionary match.
• Wellness programs and paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Variety of voluntary benefit options.
• Culture focused on employee growth and belonging.