Sales Coordinator
Kodiak CakesWho are we?
Kodiak is one of the fastest growing food companies that is disrupting the industry with its better-for-you breakfast and snacking options. Our journey with food began by restoring the tradition of whole grain flapjacks and adding some protein to fuel folks' adventures. In the process, we discovered that foods made closer to nature are not only fueling but taste better. So, we set out to inspire wilder, wide-open lives by feeding epic days through real breakfasts. That’s one of the reasons we’re in the scenic Rocky Mountains of Park City, Utah: to live our purpose and be close to nature.
Our mission is to become the most loved, next generation food brand, and we’re well on our way. We craft the best-selling whole grain flapjack mix in the nation along with toaster waffles, baking mixes, oatmeal, syrup, and snacking options at all major retailers. We’re expanding rapidly as our business continues to grow year-after-year and need to build our team with people that share our passion for the outdoors, bring industry experience, thrive in an entrepreneurial culture, and want to make an impact in the food space. We believe that eating real, good-for-you food, being active outdoors, and preserving nature will restore balance generations before us worked so hard to forge. We embrace the spirit of the Kodiak – a pristine wilderness with a rich ecosystem – and we rely on that spirit of the Kodiak to inspire the work we do, the food we eat, and the way we play.
Job Type: Full-Time, Non-exempt
Job Location: Kodiak HQ: Park City, Utah
What will this position do?
The Sales Coordinator will work closely with the sales team to help ensure we meet the needs of our customers, both internally and externally. This role will help manage internal sales documents, set up new items in external data systems, and act as a liaison between the sales and other departments. This role will also be responsible for sending samples of our new products to our customers and retailers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Build and Own the Sales Samples Process:
- Coordinate the timely preparation and shipping of sales samples to customers, ensuring accuracy and completeness of each shipment
- Liaise with other departments (like marketing, R&D, and operations) to streamline the sales sample process, ensuring alignment on any packaging or product updates that impact sample shipments.
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to improve the efficiency and presentation of the sales samples processes
- Contribute to Master Data Management:
- Support item management set up and auditing with data partners including 1WorldSync, SPINs, and Label Insights.
- Gather data from customer portals on chargebacks and other fees to support account managers and finance during monthly close
- Assist in updating and managing customer and broker portals or systems to ensure the latest product information, pricing, and promotional details are available.
- Collaborate with Account Managers to ensure promotional contracts are accurately completed, submitted to buyers, and uploaded to the contract management system on time, while also assisting with documenting contracts into the trade planning system.
- Assist with Selling Initiatives:
- Collaborate with Account Managers to prepare for food trade shows by organizing and creating materials, and submitting orders for samples and shippers
- Perform ad hoc tasks as related to supporting Account Managers needs with customers
What are we looking for?
An ideal candidate will be a motivated individual looking to make a positive impact within the sales team. Someone with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. We would like this person to be willing to challenge the status quo and help drive process improvement within the sales team.
Required:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational and strong follow-through skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to adapt to changing priorities
- Demonstrated ability to proactively plan and manage responsibilities, owning projects from start to finish and anticipating future needs
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) for routine tasks
- Prior Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) or retail experience preferred
What else do I need to know?
This role is based in our headquarters near the ski slopes and mountain trails of Park City, Utah. Currently our team is hybrid onsite. We offer competitive compensation and benefits that include:
- A variety of other Kodiak-unique perks
- Health/vision/dental plans
- 401k match
- Relocation assistance
- Annual performance bonus
- A company fleet of snowboards and other equipment
- Active lifestyle allowance
- Therapy Benefit
- All-you-can-eat flapjacks
- Flexible vacation
- Early-out Fridays
- Parental leave
- Casual dress code
- A variety of other Kodiak-unique perks
Recognized by Inc and Utah as one of America’s best places to work, we are known for our awesome work environment – a fun and authentic place where wins are celebrated, collaboration is king, work is balanced with life, and every individual makes a deep impact. We proactively search for ways to develop each individual along their career path here at Kodiak and beyond. We're inspired and committed to creating natural, authentic food with superior taste to fuel a healthy, active lifestyle. We feel encouraged by some of the trends in food today and believe that with a concerted effort we can make an enormous impact in building momentum for natural, better-for-you foods. We invite you to apply to join our team and leave your legacy on the future of food.
At Kodiak, we foster a truly inclusive community that encourages, supports, and celebrates what makes each of us unique. We bring our full authentic selves to work and leverage our diverse backgrounds and perspectives to create a culture of belonging that feeds epic days & wilder lives.