Market Type (EM)

Remote

Summary

Sales Support Administrator

The Sales Support Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to Key Account Managers and Key Account Support Specialists to achieve the organization’s sales objectives. This role will also work closely with other internal Advantage Solutions associates on tasks related to assisting the KAM/KASS role. The incumbent may be dedicated to servicing one or multiple clients’ goals, while also encompassing customer relations and implementation.

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Support Functions

• Provide administrative support to Key Account Manager and Key Account Sales Specialist
• Verify accuracy of pricing and promotional details as needed
• Provide customer support, including but not limited to resolving deduction questions, pricing discrepancies, and miscellaneous issues
• Involvement in new item setup process, including communicating pricing and spec sheets, and ordering samples/flats

System Entry and Upkeep

• Work in custom client/customer systems as needed, including but not limited to creation of trade promotions, approval of promotions, and other tactical maintenance
• Access client internal data and/or SharePoint to download and distribute key information
• Request client approvals on emails, promotional plans, etc.

Reporting and Data

• Maintain and update item distribution lists for relevant clients, customers
• Pull and circulate client/customer reports, including but not limited to shipments, spins, price lists, and Ad Lumina reporting
• Maintain and update trackers related to inventory, assortments, review dates, etc.

Other Duties

• Other duties, responsibilities and activities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reportsIndirect Reports- This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports Travel and/or Driving Requirements- Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job Minimum Qualifications Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience (Preferred): Associate's Degree Or equivalent experience Field of Study/Area of Experience: 1-3 Years of related experience. Minimum of 1 year industry experience in some capacity required. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities 

• Strong written communication and verbal communication skills
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment
• Track record of building and maintaining relationships
• Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and web browsers
• Working knowledge of syndicated data and general reporting
• Proven track record of being a team player

 Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the abilty to sit for extended periods of time (66% each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs. Additional Information Regarding Advantage Solutions Job Duties and Job Descriptions Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job positions, or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes. Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

Important Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. r enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.