Category Sales Assistant

Category Sales Assistant 

Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106 

Work Model: Hybrid

Department: Category Sales 

Position Summary:

This position will support the Category Manager(s) with the day-to-day activities used to drive sales and achieve department and category objectives. This position will collaborate with internal and external associates to accomplish goals promptly. 

Description of Work: 

• Review, verify and setup new vendors and new items as requested by the Category Manager in an accurate and timely fashion across multiple systems  
• Process item maintenance, cost changes, and freight adjustments for vendors with accuracy daily 
• Enter, track and process billing each period 
• Communicate effectively across all departments, including Inventory Management, Center Store, Accounting, AWG Brands and warehouse teams 
• Assist with deduction resolution as needed 
• Interact with vendor partners to ensure accurate item maintenance 
• Communicate and interact with cross-functional departments at AWG  
• Compile and run data reports as requested by the Category Manager 
• Assist with special projects and other assigned duties 

Competencies: 

Attention to Detail - Must be able to manage a significant amount of detail and accurately enter/maintain it across several systems in a timely manner. 

Prioritization and Time Management – Must be able to effectively organize and prioritize daily tasks. Partner with the Category Manager to ensure priorities are correct and deadlines are met. 

Problem Solving – Must be able to identify issues and work with peers and the team for quick resolution. 

Collaborates - Works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives. 

Customer focus - Establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.  

Communicates effectively - Provides timely and helpful information to others across the organization.  

Ensures accountability - Establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.  

Qualifications: 

• College degree preferred but not required 
• Consumer Products Goods or related industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of AWG systems preferred to include SCM, PComm, Balances, OnDemand, Peoplesoft
• Minimum of 6 months previous customer service experience 
• Microsoft Office experience required; strong Excel knowledge preferred 
• Must be able to multi-task easily and efficiently with strong communication skills 
• Must possess excellent prioritization and organizational skills 
• Must be detail oriented 
• Must be a team player 

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler of independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale division support centers. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2025 were $12.2 billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, and pharmaceutical products. For more information, visit AWGinc.com.

 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