What are the responsibilities and job description for the Promotions Specialist position at Northeast Shared Services?
SUMMARY
The Promotions Specialist will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of all promotional retail pricing by ensuring alignment between what is displayed in ad or in store & what’s programmed in the corresponding systems for the lifecycle of the promotion.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitor promotional retail pricing data flow from back of the house to point of sale through the use of various reports & defined proofing checkpoints throughout the lifecycle of each ad.
- Identify conflicts & pricing issues on the front side & provide direction to the applicable teams to quickly resolve them.
- Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the various promotional systems and their interactions; setup & coordinate complex promotions that cannot be built within standard promotional tools and collaborate with IT to identify solutions for new promotions, when necessary
- Set-up and coordination promotional overlay programs ran in ad including, but not limited to, trade partner overlay events.
- Execute promotional changes in applicable systems for long-term price reduction programs or operating company specific promotional programs as needed.
- Assist in setup & proofing of special ad pieces such as ones for store grand openings or competitive impacts.
- Ensure validity & accuracy of ad messaging as it pertains to the promotions built, tracked, or maintained outside of traditional promotional tool.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Satisfactory performance reviews.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to consistently & thoroughly handle meticulous changes in multiple arenas at the same time.
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively convey information both verbally & in writing.
- Solid time management & multi-tasking skills with the ability to self-manage, self-start, and prioritize shifting needs.
- Standard computer knowledge & proficiency within Microsoft Office; experience with MIC, Bonus Card, Red Apple, IMPS, SCCO, and/or equivalent mainframes is a plus.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- High school graduate or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Relevant experience in retail marketing, merchandising, sales planning, pricing, or operations preferred.
Salary : $64,221 - $100,449