What are the responsibilities and job description for the Category Sales Assistant position at Associated Wholesale Grocers?
Category Sales Assistant
Location : Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS
Department : Category Sales
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 promptly.
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 daily
- 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
Qualifications
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving , member companies and more than , locations throughout states from wholesale divisions. Consolidated sales for AWG in exceeded $ billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit .
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