HGS Promotions Specialist

AWG Enterprises•Kansas City, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Associated Wholesale Grocers is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative HGS Promotions & Planning Specialist to join our HGS Planning and Promotions team. In this role, you will serve as a critical support pillar to the HGS Store Planning Manager, working internally across merchandising and center store sales teams, as well as externally with vendors and retailers. Key responsibilities include managing email communications, supporting HGS Show planning, and cross-functional collaboration on all promotional programming.

Requirements

Advanced Excel knowledge (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc).
Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate and problem-solve
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with constantly changing priorities
Motivated self-starter with the interpersonal skills required to work with others in a collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
1-3 years of CPG or related industry experience, ideally in a grocery environment
Experience with Salesforce and Google Suite

Responsibilities

Create weekly internal and external email communications for retailers and Center Store Sales Execution teams.
Manage the HGS Monthly Communication emails, including the creation of selling decks, Ntouch promotions, and email content.
Assist in the planning and execution of biannual HGS shows. This includes designing and creating show materials, preparing show activities, and providing high-level operational support during live show events.
Build and execute online ordering for promotions via Ntouch.
Collaborate with IT and Salesforce contacts to troubleshoot system issues and ensure seamless promotional delivery to our members.
Utilize advanced Excel skills and internal databases to create comprehensive sales recaps.
Compare current performance to prior year data to provide actionable insights to help category management and sales teams increase promotional volume.