Sales Support Specialist

Job Summary:

Bongards' Creameries is seeking a dedicated, organized, and detail-oriented professional to join our team as the Sales Support Specialist at our Corporate Office in Chanhassen, MN. This role reports to the VP of Marketing and plays a key part in developing and executing sales and trade strategies with key customers in partnership with the sales organization. The position works cross-functionally with Field Sales, Marketing, R&D, Operations, Finance and other teams to ensure alignment with Bongards' overall go-to-market strategy. This position leads projects, delivers business analysis, manages components of the marketing plan, and coordinates a variety of sales and marketing initiatives to support business growth.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Bid and RFP Management: Leads coordination and completion of all RFPs and school bids.
• Pricing / Programs: Manages pricing and programs/promotions entered in Telus (Blacksmith) Forge - our Contract Management System. Includes standard pricelist, special pricing, and private label pricing. Programs include distribution programs, operator rebates, buying group programs, broker commissions and others. Works with accounts receivable specialists to address pricing discrepancies and deductions. Works with sales to ensure all special pricing and agreements are captured in SalesForce.com.
• Customer Support: Leads coordination and completion of necessary customer paperwork, including new account and new product setup. Supports customer specific material development.
• Pricing Strategy: Supports analysis of costing and pricing to build pricing strategies and execute necessary pricing actions - including commercial pricelist and K12 bid pricing.
• Planning Process: Works closely with VP of Marketing and Sales team to provide input into the annual planning process and the development of the Sales and Marketing strategy
• Sales Execution Support & Analytics: Provides support in rolling out sales initiatives. Develops and executes sales execution tracking/KPIs. Supports sales reporting and analysis. Includes tracking and publishing new product launch results.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in any major (Marketing, Finance and/or Business preferred)
• 2-4 years of experience, preferably within the food manufacturing or CPG industry.
• Analytical background with prior trade program working knowledge preferred.
• Good project and time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and influencing skills are required in order to articulate programs and execute plans.
• Strong leadership capabilities and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills, good project and time management skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and as a team leader to meet organizational goals

Salary:

• $65,000-$85,000 annually

Benefits:

• Medical - Prescription Drug - Dental - Vision
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company match
• Disability, life and voluntary insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Profit Sharing
• Internal Career Opportunities