About this role
Category Sales Assistant
Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106
Work Model: Hybrid
Department: Category Sales
Position Summary:
This position will support the Category Manager(s) with the day-to-day activities used to drive sales and achieve department and category objectives. This position will collaborate with internal and external associates to accomplish goals promptly.
Description of Work:
Review, verify and setup new vendors and new items as requested by the Category Manager in an accurate and timely fashion across multiple systems
Process item maintenance, cost changes, and freight adjustments for vendors with accuracy daily
Enter, track and process billing each period
Communicate effectively across all departments, including Inventory Management, Center Store, Accounting, AWG Brands and warehouse teams
Assist with deduction resolution as needed
Interact with vendor partners to ensure accurate item maintenance
Communicate and interact with cross-functional departments at AWG
Compile and run data reports as requested by the Category Manager
Assist with special projects and other assigned duties
Competencies:
Attention to Detail - Must be able to manage a significant amount of detail and accurately enter/maintain it across several systems in a timely manner.
Prioritization and Time Management – Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize daily tasks. Partner with the Category Manager to ensure priorities are correct and deadlines are met.
Problem Solving – Must be able to identify issues and work with peers and the team for quick resolution.
Collaborates - Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
Customer focus - Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.
Communicates effectively - Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.
Ensures accountability - Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.
Qualifications:
College degree preferred but not required
Consumer Products Goods or related industry experience preferred
Knowledge of AWG systems preferred to include SCM, PComm, Balances, OnDemand, Peoplesoft
Minimum of 6 months previous customer service experience
Microsoft Office experience required; strong Excel knowledge preferred
Must be able to multi-task easily and efficiently with strong communication skills
Must possess excellent prioritization and organizational skills
Must be detail oriented
Must be a team player
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler of independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2025 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program
Yearly Holiday Bonus
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