Senior Associate, Sales Operations
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Company Description
Wonderful Pistachios is the world's largest pistachio processor and marketer. Located in California's Central Valley, our nuts are Non-GMO Project Verified and sustainably harvested, providing a smart, healthy choice for consumers around the world. Wonderful Pistachios are the original plant‑based protein, and are a tasty tribute to snacking done right. Wonderful Pistachios’ iconic “Get Crackin” ads demonstrate how great taste and healthy habits can go hand in hand.
The Associate of Sales Operations supports high‑impact business operations at Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, serving as a key liaison across Sales, Finance, Customer Service, and E‑commerce teams. Focused on C‑Store, E‑commerce, Specialty, and Value channels, this role drives promotional alignment, vendor accuracy, and data integrity initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, proactive, and thrives in collaborative, fast‑paced environments. This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in‑office requirement Monday‑Wednesday and the option to work remotely Thursday and Friday.
Promotional & Sales Trade Operations
Manage the full promotional deal lifecycle in Demantra—including entry, updates, and maintenance—across C‑store, Amazon, and other retail channels; partner with sales, finance, trade, and customer service teams to process adjustments
Partner with WP Sales Leadership and the FIJI Sales team in monthly business reviews to monitor C‑store trade spend performance, ensure promotional accuracy, and drive financial alignment
Support the annual promotional planning process in collaboration with the Trade Management team, ensuring account plans are accurately reflected in TPM systems to enable effective trade budget tracking, reporting, and optimization
Manage C‑store promotional financial operations, including claim investigations, weekly check requests, and checkbook maintenance to ensure accurate reporting and timely customer payments
Monitor and track weekly customer freight costs
Data, Systems & Compliance
Partner with the Data Management team to maintain vendor records and set up new vendors across retail channels
Provide administrative support for data synchronization platforms, ensuring compliance with customer and industry data standards
Maintain Sprout Retail item data in coordination with the sales team
Support sales teams with new item setup, price changes, and product maintenance requests
Assist with customer portal updates to ensure accurate and up‑to‑date information
Participate in bi‑weekly Demantra IT meetings, providing feedback, supporting user testing and troubleshooting, and contributing to system enhancements
Cross‑Functional & Operations Support
Support trade show logistics, including sample ordering, RESCO orders, and VTS order input
Execute ad hoc projects, reporting, and support requests for The Wonderful Company and its subsidiaries
Contribute to departmental and sister‑company process improvement initiatives and assist in developing SOPs
Attend trade shows or offsite meetings as required
Miscellaneous / Other
Continuous improvement projects
Support WOW project methods as needed
Qualifications
1–3 years of experience in a CPG company within sales operations, trade planning, demand planning, or a related analytical role
CPG or retail experience preferred
Advanced Excel expertise (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS/COUNTIFS, IF/IFS, PivotTables/Charts, and automation techniques)
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience working with large, complex datasets
Experience with Oracle and Demantra is a plus
Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional Information
Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top‑notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401(k) with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
24/7 online physician consultations
Virtual mental health resources
Life coaching
Engaging employee community groups
Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
Library of on‑demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company‑wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co‑Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company‑provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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The Associate of Sales Operations supports high‑impact business operations at Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds, serving as a key liaison across Sales, Finance, Customer Service, and E‑commerce teams. Focused on C‑Store, E‑commerce, Specialty, and Value channels, this role drives promotional alignment, vendor accuracy, and data integrity initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, proactive, and thrives in collaborative, fast‑paced environments. This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in‑office requirement Monday‑Wednesday and the option to work remotely Thursday and Friday.
Promotional & Sales Trade Operations
Manage the full promotional deal lifecycle in Demantra—including entry, updates, and maintenance—across C‑store, Amazon, and other retail channels; partner with sales, finance, trade, and customer service teams to process adjustments
Partner with WP Sales Leadership and the FIJI Sales team in monthly business reviews to monitor C‑store trade spend performance, ensure promotional accuracy, and drive financial alignment
Support the annual promotional planning process in collaboration with the Trade Management team, ensuring account plans are accurately reflected in TPM systems to enable effective trade budget tracking, reporting, and optimization
Manage C‑store promotional financial operations, including claim investigations, weekly check requests, and checkbook maintenance to ensure accurate reporting and timely customer payments
Monitor and track weekly customer freight costs
Data, Systems & Compliance
Partner with the Data Management team to maintain vendor records and set up new vendors across retail channels
Provide administrative support for data synchronization platforms, ensuring compliance with customer and industry data standards
Maintain Sprout Retail item data in coordination with the sales team
Support sales teams with new item setup, price changes, and product maintenance requests
Assist with customer portal updates to ensure accurate and up‑to‑date information
Participate in bi‑weekly Demantra IT meetings, providing feedback, supporting user testing and troubleshooting, and contributing to system enhancements
Cross‑Functional & Operations Support
Support trade show logistics, including sample ordering, RESCO orders, and VTS order input
Execute ad hoc projects, reporting, and support requests for The Wonderful Company and its subsidiaries
Contribute to departmental and sister‑company process improvement initiatives and assist in developing SOPs
Attend trade shows or offsite meetings as required
Miscellaneous / Other
Continuous improvement projects
Support WOW project methods as needed
Qualifications
1–3 years of experience in a CPG company within sales operations, trade planning, demand planning, or a related analytical role
CPG or retail experience preferred
Advanced Excel expertise (XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, SUMIFS/COUNTIFS, IF/IFS, PivotTables/Charts, and automation techniques)
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with experience working with large, complex datasets
Experience with Oracle and Demantra is a plus
Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.
Additional Information
Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top‑notch medical coverage, comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401(k) with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
24/7 online physician consultations
Virtual mental health resources
Life coaching
Engaging employee community groups
Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
Library of on‑demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company‑wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co‑Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company‑provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.
The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.
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