Now Hiring - Category Sales Assistant in Kansas City, KS

Category Sales Assistant

Corporate Office: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc, (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets. We are serving over 3,800 locations in more than half of the states in the country from ten distribution centers! AWG also owns and distributes our private labels including Best Choice, Best Choice Superior Selections, Always Save, & Clearly by Best Choice.

In addition to AWG’s cooperative wholesale operations, we as a company also operate subsidiary companies which provide real estate and supermarket development services, digital marketing services, and is a wholesale supply provider of health and beauty care, general merchandise, specialty/international foods and pharmaceutical supply.

AWG has a wide range of departments including retail, HR, IT, sales, management, finance, accounting, and so much more!! If you have a passion for what you do on the daily and want to help feed families in America, then get in touch with our Recruiting department today and see if we can find your next career path!

Make us your BEST Choice!

Position Summary

This position will support the Category Manager(s) with the day to day activities used to drive sales and achieve department and category objectives. This position will collaborate with internal and external associates to accomplish goals in a timely fashion.

Description of Work

• Review, verify and setup new vendors and new items as requested by the Category Manager in an accurate and timely fashion across multiple systems
• Process item maintenance, cost changes, and freight adjustments for vendors with accuracy on a daily basis
• Enter, track and process billing each period
• Communicate effectively across all departments, including Inventory Management, Center Store, Accounting, AWG Brands and warehouse teams
• Assist with deduction resolution as needed
• Interact with vendor partners to ensure accurate item maintenance
• Communicates and interacts with cross-functional departments at AWG
• Compile and run data reports as requested by the Category Manager
• Assist with special projects and other assigned duties
  

Competencies

• Attention to Detail - Must be able to manage a significant amount of detail and accurately enter/maintain it across several systems in a timely manner.
• Prioritization and Time Management – Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize daily tasks. Partner with Category Manager to ensure priorities are correct and deadlines are met.
• Problem Solving – Must be able to identify issues and work with peers and team to resolve quickly.
• Collaborates - Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Customer focus - Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.
• Communicates effectively - Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.
• Ensures accountability - Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.
  

Qualifications

• College degree prefer but not required
• Consumer Products Goods or related industry
• Knowledge of AWG systems preferred to include SCM, PComm, Balances, OnDemand, Peoplesoft)
• Minimum of 6 months previous customer service experience
• Microsoft Office experience required, strong Excel knowledge preferred
• Must be able to multi-task easily and efficiently with strong communication skills
• Must possess excellent prioritization skills
• Must be detail oriented and have good organizational skills
• Must be a team player
  

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Wellness Program
• Yearly Holiday Bonus