Fresh Sales Specialist

Associated Wholesale Grocers•Kenosha, WI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves working with store owners, directors, and managers to increase same-store sales. The specialist will educate retailers on AWG programs and their usage, implement department initiatives to meet budgeted sales goals, and assist with new store layouts, resets, and special event promotions.

Requirements

Understanding of the retail business
Strong background in Meat/Seafood. Some experience in Produce and/or Deli will be helpful
Microsoft Office Skills
Must be a strong communicator in order to be able to build strong relationships with vendors/retailers
High School education or equivalent
5 Years retail Produce, Meat, Deli or Bakery experience
Perform bending, squatting, sitting, and reaching from floor level to six feet in height
Must be able to move throughout various buildings, conduct training at retail sites, load and unload materials and equipment
Must be able to lift 25 pounds and move tables as needed
Must be able to sit in a car for long periods of time
Must be able to drive both day and at night
Must be able to work non-traditional hours as needed (before and after normal office hours and weekends)

Nice To Haves

Assist stores with resets, remodels, store tagging, and ad writing to achieve effective merchandising and image in the market
Work with the customers who are having issues with department sales, and/or profits to implement a plan for improvement as well as assist with the training of new employees

Responsibilities

Build and maintain working relationships with store owners, directors, and store personnel through regular store calls to effectively serve as a business partner.
Work with the procurement department and stores to implement special sales events.
Assist stores with the execution of the events to drive same store sales.
Assist Fresh Sales Manager in putting together department initiatives and a sales plan to achieve budgeted sales.