Promotions Assistant

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

726 N. Midvale Blvd - Madison, Wisconsin 53705

Job Description:

Position Summary:

This role is responsible to provide support to the promotional management team; work with cross-functional departments to compile promotional event information, proof ad plans, which are distributed to corporate retail or independent retail customers.

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Provide clerical support to the assigned promotions function(s): 

• Review and proofread promotional plan(s) to ensure accuracy prior to release to retail. 

• Create hard copy of promotional events for distribution to assigned store locations.  

• Compile applicable promotional data (i.e. scan attachments, coupon detail, DSD, etc.) to prepare and transfer final ads for release to Company intranet.  

• Coordinate communications for assigned stores through various methods (i.e. e-news, truck mail, email, postal mail, etc.) to include, but not limited to, Weekly Flight Plan, ad plan corrections, weekly ad material, and promotional pieces (i.e. flyers, inserts, etc.) Coordinate with cross-functional departments regarding price changes, order changes, inquires from customers, etc.  

• Coordinate the tracking of promotional events for the retail performance allowance (RPA) report(s) to submit for processing; work with internal departments (i.e. Finance, Accounting, etc.) as needed.  

• Assist in responding to retailers issues/questions in a timely manner as needed.  

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed 

Here’s what you’ll need: 

• High school diploma or GED. 

• Two years of general clerical/office or advertising experience preferred. 

• Good written and verbal communication skills; good proofreading skills.  

• Strong data entry, attention to detail and organizational skills.  

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.  

• Basic mathematical skills and strong typing/10-key skills. Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word). 

 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Emp