Administrative Support Person at Corporate Office

Company Name: P.L. Marketing, Inc.

Company Services or Products:  For over 20 years P.L. Marketing, Inc. has assisted the sales and marketing of Corporate Brand consumer products for one of the nation’s largest grocery retailers.  We work directly with world class manufacturers to bring the highest quality grocery, frozen, dairy, and non-food items into their customer’s homes.

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Position Summary:

To positively and measurably impact the sales/margins of Corporate Brand Products through the support of Merchandising Managers, Analysts and other Administrative Support personnel.

Essential Job Functions:

* Administrative support for Merchandising Manager

* Frequently communicate with Kroger, our vendors, and PL Marketing employees

* Create/update Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets

* Prepare and distribute weekly and period reports

* Prepare period Sales Plan and send to information to vendors

* Prepare weekly sales estimates for Account Managers and Vendors

* Prepare period forms to send to Kroger, ex. Merch Forms, Profit Surveys

* Create sales meeting PowerPoint presentations

* Must be able to perform essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

- High school Diploma or GED equivalent.

- Ability to read, write and communicate fluently in the English language.

- Knowledge of internet, email and web based applications.

- Computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and ability to learn new programs.

- Adapt to advancing technology and Kroger systems.

- Ability to be able to recognize and set priorities

- Organizational skills.

- Skill and diplomacy in dealing with people.

- Able to be a team player.

Minimum Physical Abilities:

Must be able to:

- remain standing/sitting for several hours at a time

- have unlimited manual dexterity

- must be able to lift 10-15 lbs. occasionally

Desired Previous Job Experience:

* Administrative support position in office environment.

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 with Merchandising Managers, Account Managers, Analysts, ASPs, Vendors, CCM Teams, and Category Managers to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.

* Building Trust Interacting with Kroger suppliers and employees in a way that gives Kroger management confidence in ones intentions and those of the organization.

* Communication Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to Kroger and PLM in the English language.

* 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/Organizational Skills Able to work 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.