Administrative Assistant

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• Check and deliver mail and faxes to the Category Managers.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute various ad information to the appropriate persons.
• Key quantities of ad items, distributions, etc., to be sent to the stores.
• Process closeouts for the Distribution Center.
• Contact customers with answers regarding Product Request Forms.
• Contact stores and supervision staff regarding orders.
• Assist others with work overflow as assigned by the Merchandising Office Manager.
• Answer phone calls, take messages, and resolve issues for the Category Managers when possible.
• Correspond with stores as needed.
• Book show preparations.
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute various Customer and Category‑level reports for Category Management, Merchandising Directors, Marketing Directors, and senior staff.
• Attend on‑site training for reporting software as needed.
• Attend weekly Loyalty Marketing meetings and share report findings with attendees.
• Maintain policies and procedures for assigned duties.
• Email the Daily To‑Do List to the Director of Loyalty Marketing and the Merchandising Office Manager once per week.
• This is an hourly position that requires regular on‑site work at the Corporate Support Center in Abingdon, VA in accordance with the company's attendance policy.

• High school graduate, supplemented by a college degree and/or related experience.
• Basic knowledge of office procedures.
• Ability to type with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and multitask.
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals daily.
• Ability to attend on‑site work during normal business hours, within a typical work week, and provide extra time as needed to fulfill job duties through regular attendance.

Food City is a privately held, family‑owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide.

Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.

Entry level

Full‑time

Administrative

Administrative and Support Services