Deli Merchandise Manager

Advantage Solutions•Greensboro, NC

48d•$50,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our vibrant team where your passion for quality food and exceptional service can shine. We are looking for a Deli/ Bakery Manager who shares our commitment to excellence! We're seeking a dynamic Deli / Bakery Manager who is ready to lead our team and elevate our deli experience. Must be willing to travel 50% within assigned territory If you have a proven track record in deli/bakery management and are excited about bringing innovative cheese selections to our customers, we want to hear from you! At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a highly talented Customer Development Manager (CDM) to be responsible for developing and growing sales volume in their assigned territory, markets, and regions through effective relationships with Store Operations personnel. The right candidate will ensure that a high level of service and quality is maintained in developing relationships with the high-level decision makers; driving a positive impact on all assigned stores. As part of our winning team, you'll receive top-tier training, competitive base salary, and a comprehensive benefits package all with the opportunity for career growth. Take this opportunity to join North America's leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience
2-3 years previous experience managing key accounts in the retail or consumer packaged goods industry w/ an emphasis in Bakery or Deli
Must be willing to travel 75% within assigned territory
Demonstrated history of building effective cross-functional relationships with stakeholders throughout the business
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Decision-making skills and ability to exercise sound judgment
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-browsers

Responsibilities

Working with and training Retail Supervisors to raise the level of effectiveness across the entire area and region.
Act as an account manager for an assigned retail merchandising account.
Growing sales of incremental display locations, selling the execution of plan-o-gramed locations, executing initiatives, as well as maintaining in-stock conditions.
Developing and leveraging relationships with key influence and decision makers in assigned stores, markets, and regions.
Following sales call standards and orchestrating call coverage plans that meet the business needs of the client and retail customer.
Complete accurate and timely paperwork, reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc.
Meeting or exceeding POS to plan goals for assigned territory and markets
Delivering a positive gap versus Non-DRT
Growing POS by selling incremental display locations, selling the execution of plan-o-gramed locations, executing initiatives as well as maintaining in stock conditions.
Developing and leveraging relationships with key influence and decision makers in assigned stores, markets, and regions
Delivering consistent market & region level contact
Effectively gaining front end and main aisle presence. This is accomplished in conjunction and alignment with store or market personnel so that the primary merchandising and stocking duties are done by store personnel. This collaborative relationship is developed on a mutual interest and business relationship
Provides sales training and skill development of RSM's in assigned geographies
Utilizes preferred coaching style - coaching vs. telling, role playing, open ended questions
Provides constructive feedback and development opportunities to RSM via coaching and CDM training recap forms
Communicates feedback to Retail Supervisors (RS) concerning trainee's strengths and opportunities
Mentors assigned RSMD candidates
Participates and may lead meetings for their area or other RS area meetings
Consults with assigned RKCM/Communications Mgr about development of sales materials and other account information
Provides field perspective and feedback on SIF questions for their assigned accounts
Follows sales call standards and effectively orchestrates a call coverage plan that meets the business needs of the client and retail customer.
Effectively manages RSM training
Other related duties as assigned