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Job Description

**GREAT OPPORTUNITIES WITH TOP COMPANY IN METRO AREA!**

A leader in the grocery retailing industry with a 135-year history of food-industry innovation has multiple openings for a database support specialist in Eden Prairie, MN. This position involves assisting marketing teams by managing promotional, advertising, and pricing data during the implementation of a consolidated database. Microsoft Excel is used extensively to manipulate, track, and report on data. In order to be considered for this position, candidates must be proficient with Excel.

This position pays $16/hr and is a one year contract position (permanent hire at the completion of the contract is a possibility but not a guarantee).

Examples of primary responsibilities:
1. Responsible for gathering and accurately inputting information into the promotional planning systems and communicating that information to the appropriate team.
2. Responsible for keeping the information related to assortment and shelf accurate in the appropriate systems.
3. Responsible for communicating pricing guidelines and recommendations to the appropriate team.
4. Assists in accurate record keeping associated to contracts, deals and promotions.
6. Additional responsibilities as assigned, including ad proofing, spread sheet creation, and developing and maintaining Excel templates

Job Requirements

*4 year degree or equivalent experience in business planning, marketing, information management, data analysis, or communications
*Microsoft Office proficiency (understanding of Excel REQUIRED; assessments will be issued)
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Must be able to work in a fast paced setting, be able to show flexibility on the job, and be able to work well in a team-oriented environment
*Must be able to make one year commitment to the project at a pay rate of $16/hr