Position OverviewThe Perishable Sales Specialist will consult, advise, and direct retail customer base on the best practices to grow fresh market share and increased perishable revenue and profitability.The position will engage decision makers and Independent Retailers to assist with the sales and merchandising of meat, Deli, and Produce Categories as well as work to increase the volume of products and programs that the company offers.Job DescriptionDescription
Maximize sales with existing customers, using the C&S programs combined with the RAM's individual knowledge and experience in both retail and wholesale to increase sales and gross profit for the retailer.
Assist Meat department managers, owners, and or supervisors with product selection with training of new product and proper merchandising, with retails to establish proper gross profits for their department, with the writing of the department ads using C&S ad program, and with maintaining C&S product list with acceptable retails.
Working with all necessary personal for a new store and or a re-model start up to insure a smooth transition from an existing Meat department to a new department.
Build working relationship with C&S regional staff and retailers. Understand the obstacles and challenges from both sides in order to resolve issues and find solutions.
Individual store visits to assist the retailer in achieving and maintaining a business relationship with C&S including problem solving, negotiating , developing of programs while securing integrity and trust between C&S and the retailer.
Sales of new programs and services. Understand and explain C&S programs and services to the retailer's buyers / representatives.
Coordinating store re-sets and new item procurement and placement for the retailer.
Selling special buy programs such as shippers, seasonal and holiday items.
Planning and suggesting equipment replacement and upgrades, taking operation and financial matters into consideration, such as return on investment, appearance placement and profit.
Keep both the retailer and C&S informed of competitive activities both locally and nationally.
Travel Required:
QualificationsAssociate Degree - General Studies, Bachelor's Degree - General StudiesShift1st Shift (United States of America)CompanyC&S Wholesale Grocers, LLCAbout Our CompanyC&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 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 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 proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.Company: C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLCJob Area: Procurement - PerishJob Family: SalesJob Type: RegularJob Code: JC0682ReqID: R-255448
