Marketing Assistant

Plaza Provision Co

About The Position

Plaza Provision Company is a company with over 500 employees, proud to be a leader in food distribution in Puerto Rico. We have represented recognized and solid brands for the past 118 years. We are currently looking for talent to join our Business Development team.

Requirements

Analytical capacity and quantitative skills
Completely bilingual in Spanish and English
Ability to analyze and interpret profit margins
Strategic thinking and results-oriented approach
Ability to analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitor practices
Knowledge and skills in project management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate with internal clients (sales, purchasing, among others) as well as the suppliers it represents
Solid communication and presentation skills
Ability to multitask in short periods of time and a sense of urgency
Ability to assertively mediate conflicts and complaints to achieve a successful resolution for all involved collaborators
Possess composure 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

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing or Finance
1-2 years of experience in functions related to brand management, margin analysis and/or P&L, budgeting, and development of marketing plans and product launches, preferably in the consumer products industry
Knowledge of A+ software

Responsibilities

Create new product sheets to enter into the A+ system
Update, confirm, and publish price lists and "shoppers" in P
Support the Brand Manager monthly 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 track of 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 for areas of opportunity
Possess knowledge of IRI and Nielsen measurement methodologies
Know all buyers of key brands, visit the "Trade"
Accompany salespeople on their route and/or review exhibition compliance
Recommend product marketing strategies and communicate them to purchasing and sales departments after approval by the Brand Manager
Analyze and prevent risks in products with short expiration dates
Support the Brand Manager on issues 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
Hold meetings with Sales and KA Managers, CatMan, and Purchasing for the development of strategies that benefit assigned brands, after approval by the Brand Manager
Calendarize key seasonal events for their brands with reasonable anticipation
Coordinate and support the Brand Manager in business reviews at least twice a year, covering all points in the Business Review checklist
Contribute to working on and analyzing sales reports to share with suppliers
Coordinate 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