Fresh Foods Specialist

Premium•Raleigh, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fresh Foods Specialist primarily provides Meat Category reset and retail special project responsibility in an assigned market and for a specific group of stores. Fresh Food Specialists are responsible for representing ACOSTA and our principals in building in-store connectivity through executing reset and special project objectives as set forth by their Manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED required.
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time.
Must be available for overnight travel.
Must be available for occasional weekend work (Demos and Food Shows).
Must be able to work nights and holidays (night and holiday work will be pre-defined by position).
Must be willing and able to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e., refrigerated and freezer sections of retail stores).
Must be able to effectively communicate with others.
Must have good vision and be able to operate a calculator, fax machine, telephone, copier, hand truck, hammer, screwdriver, and case cutter.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
Due to travel program requirements, this role requires employees to be at least 21 years of age to obtain the necessary credentials for travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior retail experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

As established by the Manager, deliver reset, retail merchandising, and special project goals across all Meat Category principals in an assigned market and group of stores.
Meets Accounts expectations in terms of category-specific knowledge and implementation/ execution of plan-o-grams and special project goals and objectives associated with the Packaged Meat Category.
Assists Accounts on retail initiatives (meat category resets, new product introductions, display building, shelf stocking, etc.) as requested.
As requested by the Manager, enters and transmits data on time.
Executes Meat Category reset schedules and special project goals to ensure objectives are met.
Executes personal Performance Agreement.
Executes Meat Category merchandising events as requested.
Follows Company policy in execution of work.
When requested, performs special weekend projects as assigned by the Project Manager.
Gains full distribution of products in assigned accounts per plan-o-gram.
When requested, cleans and stocks displays and prices merchandise as appropriate.
On occasion, checks date codes, ensuring adherence to approved plan-o-gram.
Reports observations to the Manager regarding reset, plan-o-gram, or special project issues as necessary.