HGS Promotions Specialist

Job Description
HGS Promotions Specialist

Location:

5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106

Work Model:

Hybrid

Department:

Merchandising

Position Summary
Associated Wholesale Grocers is seeking a detail‑oriented and collaborative HGS Promotions & Planning Specialist to join our HGS Planning and Promotions team. In this role, you will serve as a critical support pillar to the HGS Store Planning Manager, working internally across merchandising and center store sales teams, as well as externally with vendors and retailers. Key responsibilities include managing email communications, supporting HGS Show planning, and cross‑functional collaboration on all promotional programming.

Primary Responsibilities

Communications Management: Create weekly internal and external email communications for retailers and Center Store Sales Execution teams. Manage the HGS Monthly Communication emails, including the creation of selling decks, Ntouch promotions, and email content.

HGS Trade Shows: Assist in the planning and execution of biannual HGS shows. This includes designing and creating show materials, preparing show activities, and providing high‑level operational support during live show events.

Promotion Execution: Build and execute online ordering for promotions via Ntouch. Collaborate with IT and Salesforce contacts to troubleshoot system issues and ensure seamless promotional delivery to our members.

Sales Analysis & Reporting: Utilize advanced Excel skills and internal databases to create comprehensive sales recaps. Compare current performance to prior year data to provide actionable insights to help category management and sales teams increase promotional volume.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience: preferred 1–3 years of CPG or related industry experience, ideally in a grocery environment

Advanced Excel knowledge (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.)

Experience with Salesforce and Google Suite preferred

Strategic thinker with the ability to innovate and problem‑solve

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with constantly changing priorities

Motivated self‑starter with the interpersonal skills required to work with others in a collaborative environment

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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