Job Overview:

To provide assistance and support for Merchandisers, Sr. Merchandisers, and Sales and Promotions Leads in pursuit of department and category objectives. To complete a variety of specialized duties that support the consumer marketing operations and support developing sales-driving efforts, as well as weekly ads for retail. The duties in the Sales and Promotions Coordinator job family focus on tasks and/or work that are unique to the department and require knowledge and skills that are beyond what are required for general office work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Proof ad planners for assigned retailer groups.
• Responsible for sending ad planner corrections to merchandising staff and follow-through.
• Compile information from the ad planner to spreadsheets, post to SVHarbor for assigned retail groups.
• Resolve all internal and external customer requests and concerns while maintaining a high level of professionalism and service.
• Post weekly ad planners to SVHarbor and E-Merch for assigned groups.
• Compile summary reports for key accounts as needed for the Sales & Promotions Coordinator Sr. and Manager.
• Responsible for version changes in DPP for assigned ad groups, at the direction of assigned Sales and Promotions Coordinator Sr. and/or Managers.
• Retail and department communications to include correspondence with customer service, vendors, and other UNFI departments as directed.
• Provide Feedback to the department on process improvement opportunities.
• Maintain new and discontinued Ad Group member lists.
• Arranges and makes notifications of appointments.
•  Assembles and analyzes information, prepares reports, manuals, and agendas.
• Perform general office duties and other tasks as assigned

Job Requirements: 

Education/ Certifications: 

• Associate's degree in business/marketing desired or equivalent experience. 

Experience: 

• 2-3 years’ related experience in business/marketing. 

Skills/Abilities: 

• Reading, writing, math, and communication skills at a proficient level.
• Intermediate skills in MS-WORD, Excel, and Access.
•  Ability to follow verbal or written instructions.
• Intermediate keyboarding proficiency.
•  Ability to stay focused and maintain accuracy on repetitive tasks.
• Strong detail orientation.
• Must be able to communicate effectively by telephone and provide a high level of customer service.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Work Environment:

Remote Role: 

• This position is classified as remote where the associate will perform remote work from their primary residence. Remote associates are welcome to work from the office but are not required to do so. While remote associates are not required to work from an office on a regular basis, they may be required to come to the office or other UNFI locations for necessary business reasons or if directed to do so by their manager.

Physical Environment/Demands:

Office Roles: 

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.
• Incumbent may sit for long periods at a desk or computer terminal.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment during the normal workday.
• Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.

About UNFI: We are North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, delivering the widest variety of fresh, branded, and owned-brand products to community grocers and retail chains alike. A pioneer in natural and organic foods, we are growing and transforming to meet the needs of an evolving workplace. Our 29,000+ employees work across America in our 50 Distribution Centers and corporate offices. Learn more: Organic, Natural, and Conventional Food | Wholesale Food Distributors | UNFI

Benefits: Competitive 401k, Competitive PTO plan, Remote, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, etc.

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