SUMMARY

The Sales Support Intern assists the Mass & Natural Sales & Analytics teams by providing support on key ongoing tasks and initiatives including sales and financial reporting, forecasting, promotion planning, retailer.com maintenance, MAP pricing compliance, merchandising updates, cross-department projects and other ad hoc projects as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Sales teams by assisting with new item forms, promotional calendars, sample requests, forecasting, retailer.com content updates, MAP compliance checks and other duties as assigned.
• Support Analytics team with key projects and reports including data entry, report optimization, category updates, customer specific sales decks, brand and item one-pagers, and other duties as assigned.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, External brokers (Emerson Group), and others as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Recent graduate or working toward a degree in Business Administration, Marketing or another relevant program.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage

  multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experienced with AI Platforms including ChatGPT & Claude
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with an initiative-taking and

  positive attitude.

• Self-starter capable of delivering assignments.
• Ability to be a creative thinker as well as an active listener.
• Demonstrates personal integrity, honesty, and accountability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS and ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values.
• Strategic Thinking – Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.