Marketing Assistant

Plaza Provision Co• GUAYNABO, PR, PR, PR

7d•$13 - $15

About The Position

Plaza Provision Company is a company with over 500 employees that prides itself on being a leader in food distribution in Puerto Rico. We represent recognized and solid brands for the past 118 years. We are currently looking for talent to join our Business Development team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing or Finance, preferably
Preferably 1-2 years in functions related to brand management, margin analysis and/or P&L, budgeting, and development of marketing and product launch plans, preferably in the consumer goods industry
Analytical capacity and quantitative skills
Fully bilingual in Spanish and English
Capacity for analysis and interpretation of profit margins
Strategic thinking and results-oriented approach
Ability to analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor practices
Knowledge and skills in project management and administration
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate with internal clients (sales, purchasing, among others) as well as with represented suppliers
Solid communication and presentation skills
Ability to multitask in short periods of time and sense of urgency
Ability to assertively mediate conflicts and complaints to achieve a successful resolution for all involved collaborators
Possess the temperament to face difficult situations assertively
Ability to listen and analyze other options
Ability to work in a team
Ability to plan and direct multiple work plans
Attention to detail and time management skills
Proficiency in Office programs with particular emphasis on Excel and PPT

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of A+ software is desirable

Responsibilities

Create new product sheets for entry into the A+ system
Update, confirm, and publish price lists and shoppers in P
Support the Brand Manager each month in reviewing brand profit reports
Maintain a record of annual negotiations signed by clients
Understand the details of variables affecting margin to support the Brand Manager
Keep records and follow up on offer and promotion plans
Analyze results of fill rate, shoppers, sales, bad conditions, spoilage, OOS, OSA (PMR) and promotional programs and offer suggestions to the Brand Manager on areas of opportunity
Have knowledge of IRI and Nielsen measurement methodologies
Know all buyers of key brands, visit the 'Trade'
Accompany sales representatives on routes and/or review compliance of displays
Recommend product marketing strategies and communicate them to the purchasing and sales departments after approval by the Brand Manager
Analyze and prevent risks in products with short expiration dates
Support the Brand Manager in matters related to sales and inventory projections with the purchasing team
Recommend promotional activities to the Brand Manager
Estimate necessary funds for activities and present them to the Brand Manager
Meetings with Sales Managers and KA, CatMan, and Purchasing for the development of strategies that benefit the assigned brands, after approval by the Brand Manager
Schedule brand key period events with reasonable advance notice
Coordination and support to the Brand Manager for business reviews at least twice a year, covering all checklist items for Business Review
Contribute to working on and analyzing sales reports to share with suppliers
Coordination of meetings and presentations
Communicate to sales about new products, discontinuations, packaging changes, price changes, products to liquidate, etc.
Contact advertising and promotion agencies for any type of event developed with the brands
Support in the preparation of promotional activities for assigned brands