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Acosta Group Sales Support Representative - Hybrid in San Diego, California
DESCRIPTION
The Sales Support Representative is an essential function managing vendors orders, confirming accuracy, ensuring vendor commitments in accuracy and pricing, preventing any financial deductions. The Lead, Sales Support must possess proven strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to interact successfully with vendors, customers, and managers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities
Review ordering / purchases products from customer – including the completion of all order forms, transportation requests, packaging requirements, legal forms for interstate / international transport and as well all financial forms dealing with the purchase / sale.
Audit all forms and orders to confirm terms, conditions, allowances, and costs.
Support ADW programs and maximize sales by understanding Costco objectives and building relationships.
Develop relationship with Costco ICS’s and AB’s.
Create and submit invoices to Costco accounting portal.
Ensure Costco receives correct high-resolution photos for every e-commerce item and add the item to Instacart.
Review copies of CCI’s and meat certificates for traceability; complete customs paperwork including CCI’s and COS. Work with Customs
Brokers to ensure that loads flagged for inspection are routed to the correct facility before delivery to Costco.
Complete Canada registration and Blue Bin/Stewardship forms in according with Canadian government regulations and requirements.
Assist with Walk Global account setup for adherence to shipping standards for Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
Complete annual certificate renewals.
Engage PPD and FOB carriers for status of loads and depot appointments on large vendors shipping across borders.
Update internal associates and clients on Costco’s currency exchange rate changes.
Ensuring vendor’s Demos have been scheduled and performed.
Tracking, ensuring all materials for each scheduled Demo is available and on site.
Work closely with BM and AMM group on promotion contracts and confirm actuals after the event.
Track and deal with member complaints and queries.
Sending replacement parts out to member when needed.
Possess a comprehensive knowledge of the Customer’s operation and key competitors.
Maintaining vendor specific reports outside of the internal system.
Maintain accurate Vendor and item setup in ADW systems with current info / pricing to include orders from BBS / Roadshows.
Maintain accurate / updated files for all item spec sheets / pricing / common forms on central locations.
Maintain complete AII and SLH files by vendor.
Meet with Business Managers weekly to review vendors and support tasks.
Assist backup coverage of BM desk when they are out of the office.
Assist Business Managers with vendor and Costco meeting prep, including serving in live meetings and note taking.
Create buydocs/item agreements.
Create and submit new item setups for internal system.
Maintain promotion calendar on the regionally shared calendar.
Purchase samples from Costco and other retailers.
Deliver samples to buying office.
Assist with monthly comp shopping.
Maintain Costco org chart.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED
Experience:
Three (3) year’s business process solutions, customer service and/or office administrative experience preferred in manufacturing, costing, pricing, distribution, product line, etc.
Proven food broker experience preferred.
Experience may be substituted for some of the above education.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal, organizational and administrative skills.
Strong ability to effectively communicate effectively with vendor, customers and team-members.
Able to operate computer systems, proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to multi-task, attention to detail, strong problem solving with attention to detail.
Ability to protects and secures all confidential and proprietary information.
Attention to detail as we use advanced math calculations to ensure accuracy between unit of measure conversions, pricing issues, weight of product, Tie x High, and multiple currency.
Ability to type minimum of 60 wpm.
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ABOUT US
Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies—Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing.
We recognize our associates are the foundation of our success. That’s why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full potential. With programs designed to support a fulfilling work-life balance, we offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle and ambitions—whether you’re looking for part-time flexibility or full-time career advancement.
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We empower you to Discover Your Path and fully embrace BEING YOU as you shape your journey with us. At Acosta Group, we value equal opportunity in employment practices and career progression. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race/ethnicity, gender/gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. Acosta Group will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with physical or mental disabilities to complete applications or interviews for employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact EmployeeServices@acosta.com
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Job Category: Sales Support
Position Type: Full time
Business Unit: Sales
Salary Range: $44,200.00 - $66,300.00
Company: ADW Acosta, LLC
Req ID: 4865