To provide administrative support to the Marketing Department in area of responsibility as needed and directed by the Category Sales Manager(s).
Responsibilities
Input critical data into the buying system as required; includes new items, price changes, promotional deals, and ad projections.
Assist customer base (700+), vendors/brokers and co-workers where needed.
Answer customer telephone calls, emails, and faxes in a proper manner. Answer questions, take messages, and handle requests. Ensure phones are always covered.
Keypunch data into system as required.
Support two or more Category Sales Managers.
Compile reports, email correspondence, and communicate to vendors/customers as needed. Update information in MDIInTouch for customers, including weekly news reports, ads, new items, eShows, and product recalls.
Responsible for processing credits, handbills, purchase orders, deal information, billbacks, related paperwork, faxing, and phoning when necessary. Facilitate Food Show by creating and maintaining flyers and vendor information.
Maintain organized, up-to-date filing systems for vendor information.
Utilize Excel, OnDemand, Biceps, HDInsight, mainframe, and etc. to compile reports. Email correspondence and communicate to vendors and customers as needed.
Provide daily backup and support to others in the Marketing Department.
Perform other tasks as necessary and requested.
Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Proficient with Excel and Word.
Excellent data entry and communication skills.
Ability to work with little supervision, anticipate situations before they arise, and develop solutions. Strong problem-solving skills, ability to meet deadlines and handle pressure.
Strengths in multi-tasking and good organizational skills. Able to work for more than one person at a time. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing and challenging environment.