Grocery Merchandising Representative

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

📋 Description

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

• Promote new items, conversions, void filling, and optimal shelf placement across the AWG Center Store portfolio to members.

• Carry out category shelf work as per the established planogram.

• Support new store tagging and resets.

• Achieve monthly focus objectives that include introducing new items, conversions, addressing distribution voids, and leveraging promotional opportunities, pallets, and shippers.

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

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

• Offer placement insights and recommendations based on customer assortments and planogram decisions.

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

• Take responsibility for sales figures within the designated territory.

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

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

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

• Travel 60–80%, including some overnight stays.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the Grocery Industry.

• Background in Marketing/Sales.

• Excellent customer service abilities.

• Strong merchandising skills.

• Proficient in using tools such as screwdrivers, hammers, power drills, and saws.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

• Daily travel and overnight stays are necessary.

• Capacity to lift 40 lbs. or more.

• Ability to bend, stand, and sit for extended periods.

• Comprehensive understanding of the retail grocery industry.

• Sales experience with Key Accounts.

• Experience in managing personnel.

• Outstanding communication skills with all tiers of retail management.

• Keen attention to detail and effective time management abilities.

• Fact-based decision-making capabilities supported by sales data.

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

• Strong relationship-building abilities with AWG Divisional Leadership and Key Equity Groups.

• Highly adaptable, managing various tasks while meeting multiple deadlines.

• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance.

• Health Savings Account.

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.

• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time.

• 401(k) plan with 4% matching and three additional contributions.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Basic & Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Wellness Program.

• Annual Holiday Bonus.