Part-Time Retail Specialist - Grocery

Empire Marketing Strategies•Lynwood, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Empire is hiring a part-time Retail Specialist in Lynwood, Washington. The role supports Meat/Seafood, Deli/Bakery, Produce, and Grocery suppliers in Kroger stores, calling on all stores in an assigned territory according to established call frequency. The Retail Specialist sells and executes in-store merchandising, including building displays, packing out and replenishing products, and maintaining the salability of authorized items. The position is responsible for maintaining shelf standards and product distribution, reviewing sales and competitive information, completing timely reports, and executing promotional displays and point-of-sale materials. It also involves building relationships with store personnel, providing product preparation and display demonstrations, and completing administrative tasks. Duties are typically performed in grocery retail settings, which may include refrigerated or freezer areas, as well as customer warehouses, kitchens, and manufacturer-client facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current driver's license and a clean Motor Vehicle Report.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel regularly between work sites; additional travel may include overnight stays.
Ability to write clear, concise correspondence and accurately exchange information.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to work autonomously and maintain a strong personal drive for results.
Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one or group settings.
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos ranging from simple to sometimes complex.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle varied situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience related to the CPG, grocery, or retail industry.

Responsibilities

Rotate perishable merchandise and other products requiring freshness checks according to manufacturer requirements.
Check store shelf tags, assist with product reordering, and maintain retail objectives and shelf standards throughout the assigned territory.
Maintain sections according to customer schematics or stocking plans and maintain distribution of authorized manufacturer-client products.
Sell and service assigned principal accounts, ensuring authorized items are on shelves and properly priced and tagged.
Maintain territorial records, review sales reports, monitor progress toward goals, and report competitive information through the proper channels.
Submit complete and timely reports using required forms and tools, including PowerBI or Go Spot Check.
Set up manufacturer or client promotional displays in accordance with retailer regulations and display objectives.
Coordinate with Operations on promotional programs, reporting, and future order requirements.
Deliver point-of-sale materials and Instant Redeemable Coupons as required and approved.
Establish and maintain rapport with store personnel and demonstrate proper product preparation or display to customer employees.
Communicate promptly by email and telephone; maintain territory files and company-owned office equipment.
Attend scheduled company meetings, manage expenses within guidelines, and perform other assigned duties.