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Field Selling Assistant (Remote Eligible)

Job Description:

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 Meijer’s customer sales teams with accurate creation and completion of selling materials and forms, systems management, e-comm support, and business reporting. You will also work closely with our K/CALs to provide data and materials to support execution. This role will have responsibility for all of Meijer so the desire to learn deep customer expertise is preferred.

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), Omnichannel SCM, 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.

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 as needed for promotions, eCommerce, new items, logistical changes, etc.

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 scorecarding and frequent ad-hoc customer needs (Nielsen, E2 Open, and AFO reporting).
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

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)
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, PPT)
Key leadership characteristics: integrity, operate with a growth mindset, collaborative, strong communicator & learning agility

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Able to build and maintain relationship with customers
Intelligent, achievement oriented, self-motivated, pleasant personality with the desire to learn and grow
Computer literacy – MS Office

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