Field Selling Assistant

OVERVIEW As a Field Selling Assistant (FSA) you will be key in enabling the Sales team to deliver outstanding results. In this role you will support the Stater Bros., Assoc Food SLC, and Smart & Final customer sales teams with accurate creation and completion of selling materials and forms, systems management, and business reporting. You will also work closely with our National Retail Organization (NRO) to provide data and selling materials for instore execution. FSAs will work closely with their field sales team, centralized Planning and Category Management teammates, as well as cross-functionally with Integrated Shopper Marketing (ISM), NRO, and occasionally customer contacts. Competitive candidates will demonstrate the ability to work independently, strong organizational/prioritization skills, and technical (excel) skills, and have a strong analytical background. While this role is remote eligible, West Coast is preferred. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Deliver Outstanding Results & Sales Support • Create selling materials for customer sales and retail teams • Assist team with special pack creation and order management (APOs) • Provide customer forms and deal entry via portal system as needed for promotions, new items, logistical changes, price advances, etc. • Assist team with trade management through invoice reconciliation and CT management Process Creation & Improvement • Work collaboratively with peers to identify, improve, and develop efficient processes • Help create (and own) commit process for in & out and seasonal items for customer team Problem Solving/Analytics • Provide customer-specific data for score carding and frequent ad-hoc customer needs (Nielsen, AFO reporting, Distribution Planner, etc.) • May assist with Region trade and sales reporting as needed Engaging Leader • Model Engaging Leader behaviors to foster an inclusive environment and embrace a learning mindset while demonstrating personal accountability Other duties as assigned. For example: • Assist with internal system maintenance to ensure accurate tracking of volume and spending • Provide ad-hoc meeting and sales process support (meeting facilitation, customer meeting needs, etc.) MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • High school diploma or GED equivalent • Two (2) years of experience in any of the following: account management, trade funding, analytics, finance, sales, marketing, and/or category management, retail • Analytical skills and experience • Project management experience/skills (attention to detail, follow through, communication, independent worker) • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree, strongly preferred • Experience with internal and external data sources (e.g., Trade Planner, Nielsen, customer point of sale data) • Experience in the Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) industry