Manager II OS

AWG Enterprises•Pearl River, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The individual must have the ability to perform the responsibilities listed below. The list is not all-inclusive of duties that may be requested by the department head or a member of upper management but are intended for an understanding of the purpose of the position. It is the responsibility of each individual at AWG to provide ultimate customer service to our members to support their efforts in increasing same store sales and profits.

Requirements

Retail grocery store or grocery wholesale experience preferred.
Minimum of 5 years related experience in management in the preferred fields of grocery retail or wholesale; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and speak fluent English and comprehend operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to make presentations effectively before small and large groups.
Ability to read and interpret departmental financial and operating statements.
Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Possess the ability to reason with members and gain mutual respect with a common goal of increasing sales and profitability.
Valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Degree not required, but equivalent work experience in retail preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for coordinating, communicating, and overseeing directives from the member’s senior management team to all AWG sales support team members (i.e.: all perishable specialists, grocery specialists).
Work with all AWG support team assigned to the member’s group to ensure the objectives of the Member store group’s senior management team are achieved.
Coordinate and oversee with the member group’s senior management team all store resets, remodels, upgrades, new store builds and acquisitions.
Work with members to support all advertising activity through in-house or outside ad groups.
Responsible for making regular planned store calls to support the growth of profitable sales while serving as a liaison and communicator between the customer and the company.
Responsible for interpreting the store departmental financial and operating statements and advising members on the strengths and weaknesses within the operation.
Performs necessary analysis and planning to assure that goals, objectives, and priorities for assigned members are established and met within time limits.
Works as a member of the AWG sales team so the total job responsibilities are met. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our members, associates and division management.
Responsible for market analysis of the competitor's merchandising strategies with the ability to analyze the impact and provide advice on countering measures.
This position requires strong communication and computer skills with the ability to use and learn new technology. The Flawless Execution method will be utilized in all planning and communication. Management will be kept informed on planning, analysis, work performed, and results. All records required by management must be complete, accurate and submitted on time.
This position may be responsible for development of the weekly ad while working with members, vendors, department managers and buyers to select weekly ad items based on the needs of the members.
Responsible for making sure that assigned stores utilize warehouse programs.
Support all food show activity as may be assigned for the benefit of all members but also coordinate food show functions with member’s senior management team to ensure full benefit of show is recognized by member.
Monitor potential sales opportunities, out-buying, inventory control and quality control of our members.
Must be able to read and comprehend all essential documentation, AWG Programs, Policies, Sanitation, FDA, C.O.O.L. legislation, and other state and federal requirements.