Grocery Merchandiser

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Dakota.

📋 Description

• Enhance Center Store sales by implementing effective shelf management and utilizing selling tools in AWG member stores.

• Promote new items, conversions, and proper shelf placement to members within the AWG Center Store portfolio.

• Carry out category shelf work according to planograms.

• Assist with tagging and resets for new stores.

• Implement monthly focus objectives, such as introducing new items, conversions, addressing distribution voids, and identifying promotional opportunities, pallets, and shippers.

• Collaborate with brokers and vendors on store resets, new store openings, remodels, equipment, and shelving projects.

• Recommend category layouts and shelf allocations, focusing on AWG Brands and HGS.

• Offer insights and recommendations for placement within planograms.

• Recommend products, product lines, and promotional activities; analyze slow-moving items to boost orders.

• Oversee sales figures within the designated territory.

• Assist members in training on AWG Center Store retail programs.

• Provide merchandising ideas and support for end caps, supplemental ads, digital coupons, and demo programs.

• Complete necessary territory reporting for the Center Store Sales Manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the grocery industry.

• Background in Marketing/Sales.

• Strong customer service abilities.

• Proficient merchandising skills.

• Capable of using tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, power drills, saws, and similar equipment.

• Valid driver’s license; daily travel and overnight stays are necessary.

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. or more and perform tasks that require bending, standing, and sitting for extended periods.

• Deep understanding of the retail grocery sector.

• Sales experience with key accounts.

• Experience in managing personnel.

• Excellent communication skills with all levels of retail management.

• Strong attention to detail and time management capabilities.

• Ability to make data-driven item-placement decisions using supported sales data.

• Self-driven and capable of achieving set goals with minimal supervision.

• Effective relationship-building skills with AWG divisional leadership and key equity groups.

• Highly adaptable, able to juggle various tasks while meeting multiple deadlines.

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

• Willing to travel 60–80%, including some overnight travel.

• Available on short notice when required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.

• Health Savings Account.

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time.

• 401(k) with a 4% match along with 3 additional contributions.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Wellness Program.

• Yearly Holiday Bonus.