Merchandising Administrative Support Professional

PL Marketing - Newport, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Newport, KY

251-500 employees

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

About the position

The Merchandising Administrative Support Professional plays a crucial role in enhancing the sales and margins of Our Brand Products by providing comprehensive administrative support to Merchandising Managers, Analysts, and other team members. This hybrid position requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including suppliers and internal teams, to ensure effective communication and execution of merchandising strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-time administrative support for the Merchandising Manager.
• Communicate professionally with Kroger, suppliers, and P.L. Marketing employees.
• Collaborate with suppliers to gather necessary information for Program Mercury.
• Create and update Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
• Update and maintain item grids (spreadsheets).
• Prepare and distribute weekly and period reports.
• Prepare period sales plan files for entry into ESP Cost changes.
• Utilize computer applications such as KCMSDW and Business Objects.
• Prepare weekly sales estimates for Account Managers and vendors.
• Create sales meeting PowerPoint presentations.

Requirements

• 4-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fluency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Strong knowledge of internet, email, and web-based applications.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, especially Excel.
• Ability to adapt to advancing technology and Kroger systems.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Skill in dealing with people diplomatically and effectively.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Experience handling customer inquiries and issues is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Administrative support experience in an office environment.
• Retail or grocery experience.