Sales Support Administrator - Advantage Solutions

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

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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, responsibilities and activities as assigned

• 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

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.