Sales Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with store owners, directors, and managers to enhance same-store sales.

• Provide education to retailers regarding AWG programs and their utilization.

• Execute departmental initiatives that support the Fresh Sales department in reaching budgeted sales goals.

• Aid in the development of new store layouts, resets, and promotional events.

• Establish and nurture working relationships with store owners, directors, and personnel through regular store visits to effectively function as a business partner.

• Partner with the procurement department and stores to orchestrate special sales events.

• Support stores in executing these events to boost same-store sales.

• Assist the Fresh Sales Manager in formulating departmental initiatives and a sales strategy to meet budgeted sales targets.

• Help stores with resets, remodels, tagging, and advertisement creation to ensure effective merchandising and market presence.

• Collaborate with customers facing challenges in department sales and/or profits to devise an improvement plan, along with training new employees.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent qualification.

• 5 years of experience in retail Produce, Meat, Deli, or Bakery.

• Solid understanding of the retail industry.

• Strong expertise in Meat/Seafood, with some experience in Produce and/or Deli being advantageous.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

🏝️ 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 plus three additional contributions.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Wellness Program.

• Yearly Holiday Bonus.