Associated Wholesale Grocers

Advertising Innovative Marketing (AIM) Administrative Assistant

Associated Wholesale Grocers  •  Springfield, MO (Onsite)  •  18 days ago
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Job Description

This role supports the Divisional AIM Specialist. This role assists in formatting, assembly, proofing, billing and execution of department ad programs.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30AM-4:30PM.

of Work

Essential Functions:

  • Bills vendors and credits retailers for bill backs and scans.
  • Plans, creates and finalizes weekly ad planner information (using Aptaris ad planning software) to help retailers plan their weekly ad with low-cost items to increase sales.
  • Provides ad group members with information in a timely manner
  • Prepares and provides event deal information.
  • Maintains retailer ad group file; sends out pertinent information to retailers between planners.
  • Assists with proof ad PDF files, maintains ad fund, and conducts vendor research.
  • Charges customer ad fees for print, distribution, etc.
  • Bills vendor ad fees for ad items.
  • Coordinates new item launch process.
  • Conducts validation reporting.
  • Provides ad group members with information in a timely manner
  • Responds to ad hoc requests as needed

Qualifications:

Any combination of education, training and experience providing the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Abilities:

  • Extremely strong attention to detail and follow up skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including proactive listening skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.

Experience, Education and Training:

  • Minimum of high school diploma. Associate degree or higher preferred.
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.
  • Strong computer literacy.

Physical Requirements:

  • Perform bending, squatting, sitting, and reaching from floor level to six feet in height.
  • Must be able to lift or move 25 pounds, as needed for copier paper boxes or supplies.
  • Long periods of sitting at a desk, entering information into a computer.

Working Environment:

  • Standard office/store environment.
Associated Wholesale Grocers

About Associated Wholesale Grocers

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,00 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2023 were $12.4 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 AWGinc.com.

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1924
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