Coordinator, Business Development & Partnerships

Join Team JK959, a part of our Bento community, and our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and the United States, we bring together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience. Come roll with us as a Coordinator, Business Development & Partnerships and play a key role in “Creating better food for everyone, the Japanese way”, at our Fullerton location:

Food Factory: 1850 Raymer Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833

Job Responsibilities:

As a Business Development and Partnerships Coordinator, you will support the Business Development & Partnerships team by ensuring the timely and consistent delivery of core services to our business partners.

• Oversee and conduct new warehouse orientations for Costco locations.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with warehouse managers and receiving teams at each retail partner location, serving as the company's primary liaison.
• Perform regular site visits to Costco locations to ensure product quality and adherence to company standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to address any quality concerns at retail locations promptly.
• Complete and submit detailed field operations reports for each visit.
• Coordinate with locations to resolve delayed deliveries.
• Collect and analyze sales data to provide insights during daily onsite meetings.
• Support the Account Management and Business Development teams in various operational capacities.
• Collect and analyze sales data for ALL Costco US, Trader Joe’s, and Kroger (West Coast).
• Generate reports and insights based on sales data for daily onsite meetings.
• Collaborate with finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and submission of daily orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Post secondary education.
• 1-3 years of administrative experience in a related role or industry preferred.
• Must be able to drive to our customer's locations and have a clean driver's abstract.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, with demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel and reports.
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects within assigned deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-volume environment, with strong attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work as part of a team; possesses a solution-oriented and positive attitude.

Why you should join our team:

• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity and Inclusion: We proudly celebrate and champion employment equity, diversity, and inclusion through our Affinity Committee, ensuring that every voice is empowered and heard.
• Lead the Sustainability Revolution: As part of our commitment to ESG, our Sustainability Committee drives our environmental initiatives and champions sustainable practices.

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