Specialist Fresh Food

Advantage Solutions•Tucson, AZ

13d•$15 - $20

About The Position

The Specialist Fresh Foods is assigned to a specific territory of retail locations in the Tucson market and serves as a product expert and field representative for the company’s client products, primarily in perimeter departments. The role supports the sales team and Key Account Managers by ensuring products are properly handled, stocked, displayed, and maintained, while building relationships with store personnel and supporting customer satisfaction and retail execution. The position includes training store personnel in product handling, food preparation, and applicable procedures; checking product distribution and store conditions; supporting grand openings, resets, and program rollouts; and reporting on territory performance and quality issues. Travel and driving are essential, with travel of up to 45%. Work may take place in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. The role has no direct reports, though it may involve guiding or mentoring indirect reports.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 2–3 years of experience in fresh departments in a retail supermarket, such as meat, deli, bakery, or produce, or comparable food-service experience in a kitchen environment.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Ability to travel daily throughout the Tucson territory; travel and driving are essential duties, with travel up to 45%.
Ability to work independently, prioritize duties with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong customer-service orientation.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and team-building skills.
Comfort using mobile applications and technology for work assignments; basic computer skills, including familiarity with Word, Excel, and Internet usage.
Ability to work one of the stated shifts: 6:00 AM–3:00 PM or 7:00 AM–4:00 PM.
Ability to engage in considerable physical activity, lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work in very cold conditions such as refrigerated and freezer sections.
Ability to use products or cook food for demonstrations and to follow proper safety practices when handling products or cooking.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is listed as preferred in the introductory qualifications section, though the detailed Education and Experience section states it is required.
Current food handlers certification may be needed, as licensed by the state.
Previous experience training, mentoring, and/or coaching.
Retail grocery experience.
Merchandising experience.
Direct Store Delivery (DSD) experience.
Retail Representative or Field Representative experience.
Store reset or retail execution experience.
Experience in produce, meat, deli, grocery, or related fresh-food departments.
Experience in customer-facing retail environments.

Responsibilities

Visit assigned grocery and retail locations throughout the territory and make store calls to assess product distribution and store conditions.
Ensure products are properly stocked, faced, tagged, displayed, and maintained according to client standards; check tags, out-of-stocks, and voids and correct conditions where necessary.
Build relationships with Produce Managers, Meat Managers, department employees, and other store leadership.
Train or assist store personnel in handling client products and following applicable policies and procedures, including food preparation and equipment use.
Support grand openings, case resets, program rollouts, seasonal displays, merchandising projects, and special assignments; complete associated checklists and paperwork.
Use company mobile applications and other technology to manage daily assignments, reporting, and documentation.
Identify and communicate in-store opportunities, issues, competitive insights, and product quality concerns; report quality issues to supervisors and take communicated corrective steps.
Support client interactions, including retail rides, client meetings and presentations, and written or oral reports on territory business and opportunities for improvement.
Assist store personnel in returning products to shelves during out-of-stock situations, including behind-counter assistance as part of employee training.
Act as the local point of contact and field representative for merchandising, retail execution, and customer needs within the territory.
Maintain accurate documentation and completion reporting for store visits.
Support additional customer initiatives and other responsibilities assigned by a supervisor or manager.