Job DescriptionMarketing Services SpecialistLocation: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106Department: MarketingReports to eCommerce ManagerKey Duties: Identify opportunities to present AWG marketing programs to member retailers Proactively create conversations with member retailers and plan presentations for small groups Support AWG's Retail Marketing Network by expanding member participation in AWG partners digital programs Coordinate with vendor partners for ongoing retailer support and participate in onboarding process as needed Serve as a first line point of contact for AWG's Marketing Department to member retailers Willingness to travel up to 25% as needed Serve as the main point of contact for assigned member retailers, managing relationships and ensuring member retailer satisfaction. Understand member retailers' business objectives, marketing strategies, and campaign goals to provide tailored advertising solutions. Identify gaps in member retailers omnichannel customer touchpoints and recommend AWG advertising services to strengthen their overall omnichannel presence. Market Research and Strategy: Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and market changes. Assist in the development of new business proposals and pitches.Qualifications: The position requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field. Strong working knowledge of both traditional advertising (print, TV, radio, outdoor), digital advertising (social media, display ads, programmatic) and retail media. B2B sales and/or consulting experience preferred. Grocery wholesale or retail experience is a plus. Ability to interpret data to drive marketing tactics. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Creative problem-solving abilities. The capacity to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment is also important. Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines. Ability to think creatively and strategically.Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation's largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and more than 3,400 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale divisions. Consolidated sales for AWG in 2023 were $12.4 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