About the position

To positively and measurably impact the sales/margins of Our Brand Products through the support of Merchandising Managers, Analysts and other Administrative Support personnel. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: This hybrid position will be required to work in our Corporate Office at least two days per week based on your team’s schedule Full-time administrative support for Merchandising Manager Communicate with Kroger, Suppliers and P.L. Marketing employees in a professional manner Work with Suppliers on information needed for Program Mercury Create/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 to enter into ESP Cost changes Use of computer applications, ex. KCMSDW, Business Objects, Microsoft Excel, Word Prepare period sales plan and send information to vendors Prepare weekly sales estimates for Account Managers and Vendors Prepare period forms to send to Kroger (ex. Merchandising Forms, Profit Surveys, etc.) Create sales meeting PowerPoint presentations Requires strong attention to detail and ability to check work for accuracy Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in the English language Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications Must have strong Microsoft application skills, specifically proficient with editing and creating Excel spreadsheets, and the ability to learn new programs Adapt to advancing technology and Kroger systems Ability to recognize and set priorities Exceptional organizational skills Skill and diplomacy in dealing with people Able to interact effectively with all of the cross-functional teams to accomplish common goals Ability to work independently and with limited supervision Experience handling customer inquiries and issues preferred MINIMUM PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Must be able to: Remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time Lift 10-30 lbs. occasionally PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Administrative support position in office environment Retail or grocery experience COMPETENCIES/SKILLS: Some of the Competencies/Skills required to successfully perform this position are: Adaptability – maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures Building Strategic Working Relationships – developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals Building Trust – interacting with Kroger employees, customers and suppliers in a way that gives Kroger Division and Corporate Management confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization Communication – clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in the English language Customer Focus – making Kroger customers and their needs a primary focus of one’s actions; developing and sustaining productive relationships with Kroger employees as well as the suppliers that we represent Decision Making – identifying and understanding issues, problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences Inclusion – appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights and ideas of all individuals; working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability and motivation for a direct effect on business results Initiating Action – taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations Self-Starter – working the majority of the time without direct supervision; prioritizing, organizing and completing workload accurately within allotted time period Work Standards – setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed Since 1989, P.L. Marketing has assisted the sales and merchandising of Corporate Brand consumer products for the Kroger Company, the nation’s largest supermarket retailer. Additionally, we provide a multitude of merchandising and operational services for Kroger’s General Office, divisions, and stores, all while being employee-owned.

Responsibilities

• Full-time administrative support for Merchandising Manager
• Communicate with Kroger, Suppliers and P.L. Marketing employees in a professional manner
• Work with Suppliers on information needed for Program Mercury
• Create/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 to enter into ESP
• Cost changes
• Use of computer applications, ex. KCMSDW, Business Objects, Microsoft Excel, Word
• Prepare period sales plan and send information to vendors
• Prepare weekly sales estimates for Account Managers and Vendors
• Prepare period forms to send to Kroger (ex. Merchandising Forms, Profit Surveys, etc.)
• Create sales meeting PowerPoint presentations
• Requires strong attention to detail and ability to check work for accuracy

Requirements

• 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in the English language
• Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications
• Must have strong Microsoft application skills, specifically proficient with editing and creating Excel spreadsheets, and the ability to learn new programs
• Adapt to advancing technology and Kroger systems
• Ability to recognize and set priorities
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Skill and diplomacy in dealing with people
• Able to interact effectively with all of the cross-functional teams to accomplish common goals
• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision

Nice-to-haves

• Experience handling customer inquiries and issues preferred
• Administrative support position in office environment
• Retail or grocery experience