Associate Sales Activation Manager

TW Garner Food Company•Winston-Salem, NC

32d

About The Position

At Garner Foods, we don’t just offer jobs, we invest in futures. That’s why we provide one of the most competitive health plans in the industry, designed to support your well-being every step of the way. From comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to competitive pay, generous time off, and real career development, our benefits are built to help you grow personally and professionally. We believe in balance, opportunity, and rewarding the hard work you bring every day. Whether you're building your career or taking it to the next level, Garner Foods is where your journey begins and where it can truly thrive. The Associate Sales Activation Manager will assist the Sales Activation Manager in supporting the sales teams at Garner Foods with the facilitation and execution of sales strategies and campaigns. In addition, the sales activation assistant will assist in managing sales data, sales reporting, coordination of sales materials, management of digital assets, development and tracking of sales contracts and will assist with product life cycle management. Overall, this position requires a blend of sales proficiency, analytical capabilities, product management experience and sales aptitude. This role is crucial for ensuring a smooth sales process and maximizing the effectiveness of sales initiatives at Garner Foods.

Requirements

BS/BA in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or related field.
Minimum of two (2) years work experience in sales, marketing, or related roles strongly preferred. Position background provides a solid understanding of the sales process, customer engagement, and the overall dynamics of the sales function.
Previous experience in a sales enablement role is highly beneficial.
Strong skills in creating and managing sales collateral, presentations, and other materials that support the sales process.
Familiarity with sales technologies, sales and trade systems, and reporting, and other tools that enhance sales efficiency and effectiveness.
Some experience in product life cycle management
Familiarity with digital marketing and digital asset management
Proficient in data analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of sales enablement initiatives.
Strong project management skills to plan, execute, and oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously.
A results-oriented mindset, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes
High ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions.

Responsibilities

Sales Materials Coordination: Assist in creation of relevant and compelling sales collateral, presentations, and product documentation tailored to the food industry. Develop and maintain a centralized content repository for easy access by sales teams.
Sales Analytics/Reporting: Assist in Maintaining and organizing sales data and reports, and customer information. Assist with implementation of new sales technologies for implementing promotions, forecasting and reporting
Data Management/Data Analytics: Conduct Market data analysis utilizing syndicated data sources for both Retail and Foodservice and provide monthly and quarterly reports for Circana and Data Essentials. Utilize data analytics to track and measure the effectiveness of sales enablement initiatives.
Digital Asset Management: Assistant in management of digital assets through external digital asset management systems for accurate and consistency for customer syndication product management.
Product Management: Assist in product life cycle management including project management for new project launches, reporting and discontinued items.
Event Planning: Assist in planning and implementation of Sales Meetings and Sales events.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills: Essential for interacting with customers, sales teams, and other departments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) for creating presentations, managing data, preparing reports and creating forms.
Organizational and time management skills: Needed to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
Analytical and problem-solving skills: Helpful for analyzing sales data, identifying trends, and developing solutions.
Sales experience or knowledge: Beneficial for understanding the sales process and supporting sales teams.
Perform other duties as requested