Retail Administrator - Advantage Solutions

Retail Administrator Full Time

If you are the type of person that is excellent at multi-tasking and enjoys working in a retail environment this administrative position will be a great fit for you! The full time Retail Administrator position will provide you with the opportunity to excel in the retail sales field.  You will be expected to work in a team and communicate effectively with associates, clients and customers. The ideal candidate will have prior retail management and sales experience with an understanding of retail reporting systems. Working independently or with a team, communicating affectively with associates, clients and customers are attributes one needs to possess for this admin job. Take this opportunity to join a company that offers competitive pay rates and top-notch training. Grow your career with the company, the leading sales and marketing agency in all of North America.

What We Offer:

• Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

Responsibilities:

• Support CORE Management
• Maintain Authorizations within the Retail database
• Pull and analyze reports from the Retail database
• Maintain Authorizations in the Retail database
• Post and maintain files on the CORE Connects Web site
• Work directly with Retail Sales Associates in support of Managements objectives
• Maintain Trackers for various functions within CORE on the Connects Web site
• Print and collate mailings for Retail Sales Associates as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education Level: High School Diploma or GED 
• 1-3 years of experience in administrative or retail environment.  Prior sales and marketing or industry experience preferred
• Intermediate level skills in Excel, Power Point, and basic Access skills
• Must have a complete understanding of retail reporting system including how to input information and pull reports, as well as serving as a contact for new users
• Must be able to effectively communicate and deal professionally with associates, clients, and customers
• Must be able to prioritize tasks, handle a variety of tasks at one time and adapt to a changing work environment
• Must be a team player
• Must perform the job safely and utilize proper safety techniques and use of equipment when appropriate. 

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

The Retail Administrator (RA) is responsible for administrative functions for the Retail Department.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Support CORE Management 
• Maintain Authorizations within the Retail database
• Pull and analyze reports from the Retail database
• Maintain Authorizations in the Retail database
• Post and maintain files on the CORE Connects Web site
• Work directly with Retail Sales Associates in support of Managements objectives
• Maintain Trackers for various functions within CORE on the Connects Web site
• Print and collate mailings for Retail Sales Associates as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports

This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

• Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job 

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

• 1-3 years of experience in administrative or retail environment.  Prior sales and marketing or industry experience preferred

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Intermediate level skills in Excel, Power Point, and basic Access skills
• Must have a complete understanding of retail reporting system including how to input information and pull reports, as well as serving as a contact for new users
• Must be able to effectively communicate and deal professionally with associates, clients, and customers
• Must be able to prioritize tasks, handle a variety of tasks at one time and adapt to a changing work environment
• Must be a team player
• Must perform the job safely and utilize proper safety techniques and use of equipment when appropriate.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.  Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. 

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions:

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.

Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes.  Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.