Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces
Support Specialist, Sales Operations
What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? Well, there’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we all cooked over the weekend. Beyond that, there’s also plenty of hard work. Because we don’t just like flavor, we’re obsessed with it.
With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re now a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re not your typical CPG company. Privately held and founder-led, we like to think of ourselves as a pirate ship in a sea of cruise ships. Our crew is adventurous and fearless. We chart our own course and chase big ideas to make food unforgettable.
As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we need more smart-and-scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work... this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.
This Support Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely execution of trade promotions and new item launches. This role balances hands-on execution of retailer portal submissions and new item paperwork with ownership of TPM system administration and reporting. The ideal candidate is extremely detail-oriented, diligent in tracking submission deadlines, and skilled at managing contracts, forms, and data accuracy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:Retailer Promotion & Item Setup
• Complete and submit new item paperwork, contracts, and forms on time, diligently tracking deadlines to prevent delays in launches or promotions.
• Prepare and submit DSD deal sheets, MAPS forms, Mega events, 5X Digital events, 84.51 LCM and My Magazine events.
• Complete the Kroger Sales Plan Template for six commodities across 13 periods annually.
• Generate and analyze weekly upcoming promotion reports.
TPM Systems & Trade Support
• Manage Kroger Tradepoint deal submissions.
• Enter and maintain deal data in Kinder’s TPM across all Pricing Groups.
• Complete AIF forms for Pricing Groups with potential allocations each period.
• Pull and review weekly Pricing Reports to verify correct deal execution.
• Review historical and upcoming deal dates to ensure accuracy and prevent overlap.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure internal trade promotion data is approved and reconciled accurately and on-time.
Process Support
• Facilitate clear communication between Business Managers, retailers, and cross-functional teams to verify promotional details, ensure accurate retailer execution, and proactively resolve data discrepancies.
• Investigate deduction issues and collaborate with the deductions team to resolve discrepancies.
• Act as a steward of deadlines and compliance, ensuring contracts, forms, and submissions are completed accurately and on-time.
• Assist in identifying process gaps and suggesting ways to streamline workflows.
• Maintain organized and accurate account records for financial audit purposes.
• 2+ years of proven experience working with Kroger sales teams and Kroger-specific systems supporting retail sales and executing promotional events.
• 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze, manage, and report on trade promotion data effectively.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI) for data extraction and report preparation.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
THINGS ABOUT THE WAY WE WORK:
- No two days here are the same.
- We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here.
- We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow
- We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk.
- We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
- We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.
LOCATION AND TRAVEL:
The position will be remote based out of Cincinnati, Ohio supporting our Kroger business with occasional travel to Kinder's Headquarters in Walnut Creek, California.
The expected starting salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000 per year + Annual Bonus + Equity. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs. Benefits include Medical / Rx, Dental, Vision, 401K + Match, Commuter Benefit, EAP, etc.
- No two days here are the same.
- We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here.
- We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
- We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk.
- We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
- We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.
We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.
OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE:We believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.
WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS:Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please reach out to us at [email protected]
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Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces Walnut Creek, California, USA Office
2121 N California Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA , United States, 94596
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