Sales and Marketing Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Position/ Job Title: Inside Sales Assistant and Marketing Analyst
Department: Marketing
Location: Paramount, CA
Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Shift: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm or Agreed Upon 8-Hour Shift
Immediate Supervisor: Marketing Manager
Positions Supervised: N/A JOB SUMMARY

• This position combines multiple inside sales and marketing responsibilities performed by one person in the company’s Marketing department.  These responsibilities mainly include:
  • Analyze data from multiple sources and prepare reports for executive management and sales.  Provide actionable insights to management to help determine strategies and improve sales and marketing tactics.
  • Assist with and maintain e-commerce platforms while working with an agency to ensure company profitability, growth, and other strategic objectives. 
  • Assist the Marketing Manager in supporting sales and marketing initiatives as needed.
• In addition to the above primary responsibilities, this position will support the Sales and Marketing Department.

• Assist with the preparation of sales and executive presentations to help determine priorities in data analysis and reporting that support these departments.
• Identify better ways to gain insights into opportunities and communicate those opportunities to management so they can be capitalized on.
• Assist the Marketing Manager in executing marketing plans, campaigns, and promotional initiatives.
• Understand current e-commerce sales procedures through Amazon Seller Central, Walmart Seller Center, and other online marketplace activities.  Work to grow and improve the system. 
• Understand grocery distributor and retailer trade promotions. Work with the Sales Operations Coordinator to provide insights that support more effective promotions.
• Provide administrative support to Sales and Marketing teams.
• Assist with reception, customer inquiries, and special projects as needed.
• Exhibit a positive attitude toward work and fellow employees, helping to fulfill the company’s mission of being a great place to work.
• Perform general customer service and front desk functions including handling customer inquiries and guiding visitors when necessary.

• Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by management.

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is the minimum requirement.
• A college degree in a relevant field is preferred.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Proficiency in MS Office Suite. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience is also preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn new software platforms and portals to cultivate and analyze data.  Knowledge of and experience with consumer databases such as NielsenIQ, SPINS, or Circana is highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to avoid and correct errors, and ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work as part of a team and possess the potential to be a team leader.
• Manages time to efficiently get the most work done during an 8-hour shift.
• Ability to adapt to change.

• Entry-level candidates are acceptable if the above requirements are met.
• Internship, sales, or administrative office experience is preferred.
• Experience with or knowledge of grocery, specialty, natural, or Asian ethnic food is highly preferred.

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