Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces · 1 month ago
Support Specialist, Sales Operations
Walnut Creek, California
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expKinder's is a privately held and founder-led company known for its adventurous and flavor-obsessed culture. The Support Specialist, Sales Operations plays a critical role in ensuring accurate execution of trade promotions and new item launches, managing retailer portal submissions, and maintaining data accuracy.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingRestaurants
Responsibilities
Enter and maintain promotions in retailer portals, ensuring accuracy and compliance with retailer requirements
Complete and submit new item paperwork, contracts, and forms on time, diligently tracking deadlines to prevent delays in launches or promotions
Coordinate with Sales Managers, Brokers, and other cross-functional teams to gather required information and documentation for submissions
Organize and maintain promotional event records, agreements, and other retailer documents
Monitor submission status and resolve discrepancies proactively to ensure seamless execution at retail
Partner with Sales, Brokers, and Trade Finance teams to ensure trade promotion data is entered, approved, and reconciled accurately and on time
Distribute reporting on trade promotion activity to support accrual management, financial reconciliation, and post-promotion reviews
Facilitate clear communication between Sales Managers, retailers, and cross-functional teams to verify promotional details, ensure accurate retailer execution, and proactively resolve data discrepancies
Troubleshoot issues in TPM and retailer portals, partnering with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve efficiency
Act as a detail-driven steward of deadlines and compliance, ensuring contracts, forms, and submissions are completed accurately and on schedule
Assist in identifying process gaps and suggest ways to streamline workflows
Maintain organized and accurate account records for financial audit purposes
Qualification
Required
2–3 years of experience in trade promotion management, sales operations support, or related fields
Experience with data entry in TPM and retailer portal systems (specifically Kroger), or similar platforms
Proven ability to coordinate activities and serve as a liaison between cross-functional teams
Strong attention to detail with demonstrated success in managing deadlines, high volumes of administrative tasks, and maintaining data integrity
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience in reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) for data extraction and report preparation
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze, manage, and report on trade promotion data effectively
Preferred
BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, particularly with trade promotion management in fast-moving retail environments
Experience with SAP or other ERP system is a plus
Benefits
Medical / Rx
Dental
Vision
401K + Match
Commuter Benefit
EAP
Paid time off
Bonus / incentive eligibility
Equity grants
Competitive health benefits
Parental leave
Company
Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces
Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces produces sauces, seasoning, rub, and marinates.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim H.
Co-CEO & Chief Brand Officer, Director
Joe Rainero
CEO
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