Category Sales Specialist - Hispanic/Ethnic Foods
Category Sales Specialist - Hispanic/Ethnic Foods
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$ 68640 - 76990
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$68640 - $76990Position Overview
Keep our communities fed.Our focus is simple but meaningful from our distribution centers to our offices every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families neighbors and communities. Our focus is simple but meaningful from our distribution centers to our offices every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families neighbors and communities.
As a Category Sales Specialist - Hispanic/Ethnic Foods you will be responsible for selling to and guiding the companys retail customer base on best practices to grow Hispanic and ethnic grocery categories with the goal of increasing market share non-perishable revenue and profitability. This role involves engaging with decision-makers at independent retailers to support sales and merchandising of Corporate Brands introduce new items and drive growth in high-priority categories.
Job Description
Full-Time Role
Location: Rancho Cordova CA area
You will contribute by:
Driving and expanding the distribution of Corporate Brands by filling category voids and ensuring fair shelf space for current and potential SKUs
Securing authorization and distribution of new items in alignment with sell-in objectives and forecasted revenue goals
Identifying and acting on key opportunities to drive PCR growth
Traveling to stores and conducting routed visits to support retailers in building and maintaining strong business relationships with the company this includes problem-solving negotiating and developing programs to build integrity and trust
Delivering regular category training to store contacts covering new items merchandising strategies and departmental best practices
Assisting grocery department managers owners and/or supervisors with product selection training on new items merchandising techniques pricing strategies to ensure proper gross profit ad writing using our ad program and maintaining product lists with competitive retails
Selling special buy programs and accompanying merchandising plans to stores
Frequently traveling to retail store locations
Were searching for candidates with:
Experience in ethnic or multicultural grocery categories
Knowledge of Private Label products and supply chain operations
Experience in product procurement sales and vendor relations is preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills organizational and collaboration abilities and solid wholesale and retail financial acumen with analytical capability
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
Ability to work independently and manage a hybrid schedule of store visits and remote work
Willingness and ability to travel frequently up to 60%
2-5 years of experience with a Bachelors degree or 5-7 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
Environment:
Store : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)
We offer:
Weekly Pay
Benefits available from day 1 (medical dental vision and more)
Company matched 401k
PTO and Holiday Pay offered
Career Progression Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Health & Wellness program
Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
Employee Assistance Program
Every person matters.
We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters.
The Fine Print
This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers.
Qualifications
Associate Degree - General Studies Bachelors Degree - General StudiesShift
1st Shift (United States of America)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
