Role Description
KITSCH is currently looking for a sales coordinator to support the account management team in the day-to-day operations of grocery and specialty accounts, helping drive client satisfaction, sales growth, and operational efficiency across the beauty category.
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Account & Client Support:
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Assist the account manager in managing day-to-day communication with grocery and specialty accounts.
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Help prepare and follow up on purchase orders, confirmations, and shipment tracking.
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Support the account manager in resolving client issues or escalations in a timely manner.
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Sales Support & Reporting:
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Pull and organize weekly/monthly sales reports.
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Track sell-through, scan data, and inventory levels to identify opportunities or risks.
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Assist in preparing presentations, line sheets, and sell-in materials for buyer meetings.
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Monitor account performance against targets and flag variances to the account manager.
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Support the account manager in building and updating sales forecasts based on scan data and account feedback.
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Product & Assortment Coordination:
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Coordinate new item setup forms (NIFs) and ensure all required information is submitted accurately and on time.
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Track product assortment changes, planogram updates, and new launches by account.
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Assist with competitive analysis and market research to identify product gaps and trends within the grocery and specialty channel.
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Promotional Planning Support:
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Track promotional calendars, deal submissions, and ad commitments by account.
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Monitor promotional performance and report results to the account manager.
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Distributor & Logistics Coordination:
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Coordinate with warehouse on special handling requirements, case vs. eaches fulfillment, and order priorities per account.
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Assist in managing chargeback processing, credits, and returns in coordination with finance.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration:
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Liaise with internal teams including logistics, marketing, finance, and operations to ensure smooth order execution.
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Support onboarding of new accounts by gathering required vendor setup documentation.
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Coordinate with buyers and internal teams on planogram submissions and new item introductions.
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Retailer Portal & Administrative Management:
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Maintain and manage vendor portals.
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Manage and organize internal trackers, calendars, and meeting notes.
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Assist in preparing for sales meetings, and buyer presentations.
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Perform additional related duties as required.
Qualifications
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1 - 2 years of experience in sales coordination, account management, or a related role - beauty or consumer goods industry preferred.
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Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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English proficiency required - C1 level or above.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel - comfortable pulling, organizing, and analyzing sales data (pivot tables, vlookups, etc.).
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Experience with NetSuite required - order management, reporting, and invoicing.
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Experience with retailer vendor portals a plus.
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Detail-oriented, proactive, and a strong team player.
Requirements
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Working Hours: 9:00 am / 6:00 pm PST.
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Type of Contract: Full-Time (Contractor / Freelancer Agreement).
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Modality: Remote.
Benefits
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A dynamic team.
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An open mind for new ideas.
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Growth⦠growth and some more growth!