Category Sales Assistant

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