About Zevia

Zevia is a company that makes zero calorie, naturally sweetened beverages, and is located in Encino - Los Angeles, California. As a leader in the movement to help consumers reduce excess sugar consumption, Zevia is a mission-driven company with a strong commitment to our core values. We have a progressive culture, led by an empowered team of employees whose goal is to be the best we can be, while enjoying every moment we are at work.

The Role

The Sales Planner will support the Sales Team in managing the processes around launching and executing sales initiatives to sell Zevia in the marketplace. A successful candidate will need to develop a strong fundamental understanding of the Zevia product line, Zevia sales process, and also a strong understanding of the customer base we service. Key responsibilities would include supporting Key Account Managers to plan, maintain, and prepare promotional entries and new products. This role works closely with the Field Marketing, Retail Marketing, and Trade Teams to ensure cross-functional alignment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years prior experience with promotion management and administration, Demand-Tec, preferably with a food broker or retailer, and show a high level of attention to detail and exceptional organization skills.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Working with Key Account Managers (KAMs), create and update promotional plans for all retailers.
• Maintain and update contract tracking system for all existing events.
• Assist in reconciliation of promotional billing and accounts receivable.
• Provide reporting on all aspects of retail promotions to include, distribution tracking, pricing, new items, and others as requested.
• Support KAMs in preparing for retailer meetings, sales presentations, and internal business reviews.
• Maintain retailer promotions and portal contact list, login details, and procedures for all retailers.
• Participate in training and ongoing development opportunities to become the Subject Matter Expert for all promotional planning, and primary point of contact for all retail promotional administration.
• Prepare and publish post-promotion analysis in alignment with trade team.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of various new technology/platforms to generate customer contracts.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Some College or University Experience, preferred
• Must have 3-5 years prior experience with promotion management and data entry, preferably with a food broker, retailer or Post-Secondary Education graduate.
• Ideal candidate is proficient in both the English and French language
• Demonstrated experience in data analysis and interpreting data sets
• Must possess excellent organizational skills and have a proven track record of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and align priorities to achieve objectives of the role.
• Must demonstrate good problem-solving ability and initiative in finding workable solutions to complex problems affecting multiple users of shared data.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work frequently with team on the phone or in web-conferences to ensure understanding and alliance on initiatives.
• Must have general office skills to include bookkeeping, written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess computer knowledge skills with Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
• Must possess a basic understanding of CRM systems and databases. NetSuite and Demand-Tec experience is preferred.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type

Full-time, Exempt

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be eligible to work in the US or Canada.

AAP/EEO Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified job candidates and employees. To that end, Zevia maintains a workplace free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of an individual’s race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), gender (including gender identity, gender expression, change of sex, and transgender status), sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy (including childbirth and breastfeeding), medical condition, national origin, ancestry, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), civil union status, familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, caregiver status, citizenship status, immigration status, Civil Air Patrol status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law (each, a “Protected Characteristic”).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

• A collaborative environment, where everyone contributes and delivers
• A place where you can grow, develop and learn
• Competitive compensation that includes a base salary, discretionary bonus and stock options. See below for range.
• A comprehensive benefits package which includes:
  • An array of medical plans
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Short-term disability + Long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical, Dependent and Limited Use
  • Health Savings Account
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • Travel Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • 401k Plan (Traditional and Roth)
  • Vacation, Personal/Sick Days, and Holidays
  • Professional development contributions
  • And of course, all the Zevia you can drink!