Territory Grocery Merchandiser
RemoteUnited States or Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States
Job Summary
Increase Center Store sales through effective shelf management and selling tools within assigned AWG member stores, focusing on Grocery, Health, Beauty, Wellness, General Merchandise, Specialty Foods, and AWG Brands. Execute category shelf work via planogram, fill voids, and assist with new store tagging and resets. Recommend category layouts and shelf allocations to enhance product placement, analyze slow-moving items, and suggest promotional activities. Provide insights on assortment decisions and assist in member training for retail programs. Complete required territory reporting and manage sales figures while working with brokers and vendors on store remodels and equipment projects. This role requires 60-80% travel, some overnight stays, and availability at short notice.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree Preferred/High School Graduate
- 5 years in the Grocery Industry
- Marketing/Sales Background
- Team focused
- Strong customer service skills
- Strong merchandising skills
- Valid driver's license- daily travel and overnights required
- Able to lift 40 lbs. or more- Bending, standing, and sitting for long periods of time
- Exceptional understanding of the retail grocery industry
- Sales experience calling on Key Accounts
- Managing People
- Exceptional communication skills-communicate with all levels of retail management
- Attention to detail and time management skills
- Fact based decisions skills on item placement with supported sales data
- Self-motivated, able to accomplish established goals with minimal supervision
- Effective relationship building skills to create and grow professional relationships with AWG Divisional Leadership and Key Equity Groups
- Highly adaptable and able to manage various tasks while meeting multiple deadlines
- Proficient with Power Point, Excel and Word
- 60-80% Travel, some overnight
- Available at short notice may be needed
- Must remain within 30 miles of the location they are assigned
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to use screwdriver, hammer, power drill, saw etc.
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