Perishable Sales Specialist
Perishable Sales Specialist
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Job Description
Position Overview
The Perishable Sales Specialist will consult advise and direct retail customer base on the best practices to grow market share and increased perishable revenue and position will engage decision makers and Independent Retailers to assist with the sales and merchandising of Perishable Categories as well as work to increase the volume of products and programs that the company offers.Job Description
Description
- Execute quarterly sell programs
- Support Reset Activities including new store/ red-design set-up
- Provide regular Category Training on new items merchandising and departmental best practices
- Inform special activities demand forecasts product surveys and promotional bookings
- Optimize category assortment and close key category voids in conjunction with Category Management and Merchandising/ Procurement team(s)
- Assist department managers owners and/or supervisors with product selection training on new products and proper merchandising retails to establish proper gross profits for departments assist writing ads using ad program and maintain the product list with acceptable retails
- Make routed individual store visits to assist retailers in achieving and maintaining a business relationship with the company including problem solving negotiating and development of programs while securing integrity and trust between our company and the retailer
- Sell special buy programs and the associated merchandising programs
- Inform both the retailer and team of competitive activities both locally and nationally
- Conduct sales of new programs and services; understand and explain the companys programs and services to the retailers buyers / representatives
- Travel Required: Yes
Skills
- Understanding of all technical and managerial supermarket functions all facets some wholesale knowledge understanding of transportation schedules and equipment
- Knowledge of product procurement and vendor relations; perishable product and supply chain knowledge
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written time management negotiating abilities problem solving interpersonal relationship financials related to supermarkets P&Ls
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Excellent presentation skills; Ability to be flexible
- Food Safety Certified or Food Safety Certification Eligible
Years Of Experience
- 2-5: years of retail and wholesale perishables category experience
Qualifications
Associate Degree - General Studies Bachelors Degree - General StudiesShift
Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLCAbout Our Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores C&S now services customers of all sizes supplying more than 7500 independent supermarkets chain stores military bases and institutions with over 100000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
