- Company Name
- TRUFF
- Job Title
- Sales Planning & Support Specialist
- Job Description
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Job title: Sales Planning & Support Specialist
Role Summary:
Provide analytical support and operational oversight for retail and food‑service sales channels. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to gather, cleanse, and analyze sales data, develop budgets, track performance, and execute trade shows.
Expectations:
Deliver accurate, timely sales reports and actionable insights. Maintain price lists, vendor and retailer portals, and sales decks. Coordinate trade show logistics and in‑store events. Travel nationally for events as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
• Gather and cleanse internal and external sales data; produce trend analysis and ad‑hoc reports.
• Manage channel price lists and ensure pricing accuracy across POS systems (Target POL, Walmart Retail Link, UNFI, KeHe Connect).
• Prepare and monitor sales budgets; track performance against forecasts.
• Develop sales metrics down to SKU, manager, customer, and total levels.
• Generate monthly business review files, void reports, and coupon program tracking.
• Update and maintain retailer portals and vendor sites (IX‑One, 1Worldsync, RangeMe, Syndigo, MODUS).
• Produce sales decks, presentations, and product collateral; integrate Marketing feedback.
• Plan and execute national and regional trade shows and in‑store events.
• Administer new vendor paperwork, item forms, and sample requests.
• Coordinate demo campaigns and shopper marketing events.
• Support senior management with ad‑hoc reports and presentations.
• Travel by car or airplane to trade show and event locations.
Required Skills:
• Strong analytical capabilities; proficiency in Excel, SQL, and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to create clear reports and presentations.
• Project management and organizational skills; adept at juggling multiple priorities.
• Retail and distributor channel knowledge; experience with trade‑show execution.
• Detail‑oriented, compliance‑focused, and proactive team player.
• Familiarity with pricing and inventory systems.
Required Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Statistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in sales planning, retail analytics, or channel support.
• Certifications in data analytics or supply‑chain software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, SAP) preferred.