Category Sales Assistant

Job Title

Category Sales Assistant

Job Description

This position will support the Category Manager(s) with the day-to-day activities used to drive sales and achieve department and category objectives. This position will collaborate with internal and external associates to accomplish goals promptly.

Description of Work

Review, verify and setup new vendors and new items as requested by the Category Manager in an accurate and timely fashion across multiple systems

Process item maintenance, cost changes, and freight adjustments for vendors with accuracy daily

Enter, track and process billing each period

Communicate effectively across all departments, including Inventory Management, Center Store, Accounting, AWG Brands and warehouse teams

Assist with deduction resolution as needed

Interact with vendor partners to ensure accurate item maintenance

Communicate and interact with cross-functional departments at AWG

Compile and run data reports as requested by the Category Manager

Assist with special projects and other assigned duties

Competencies

Attention to Detail - Must be able to manage a significant amount of detail and accurately enter/maintain it across several systems in a timely manner.

Prioritization and Time Management Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize daily tasks. Partner with the Category Manager to ensure priorities are correct and deadlines are met.

Problem Solving Must be able to identify issues and work with peers and the team for quick resolution.

Collaborates - Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Customer focus - Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.

Communicates effectively - Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.

Ensures accountability - Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.

Qualifications

College degree preferred but not required

Consumer Products Goods or related industry experience preferred

Knowledge of AWG systems preferred to include SCM, PComm, Balances, OnDemand, Peoplesoft

Minimum of 6 months previous customer service experience

Microsoft Office experience required; strong Excel knowledge preferred

Must be able to multi-task easily and efficiently with strong communication skills

Must possess excellent prioritization and organizational skills

Must be detail oriented

Must be a team player

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions

Tuition Reimbursement

Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Wellness Program

Yearly Holiday Bonus

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation's largest cooperative food wholesaler of independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2025 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.

Job Identification 2051

Job Category Non Union

Job Schedule Full time

Locations 5000 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS, 66106, US