AWG Center Store Sales Execution Representative - LA

Selling Tools and Shelf Management

The candidate must sell members on new items, conversions, fill voids with proper shelf placement of all items within AWG Center Store portfolio, emphasize AWG Brands and HGS items. They are responsible for executing category shelf work via planogram, assisting with new store tagging and resets as necessary, and working with brokers and vendors to accomplish assigned store resets.

Category Focus Objectives

Execute assigned monthly focus objective work from Center store team, including new items, conversions, distribution voids, selling in promotional opportunities, pallets, shippers, etc. Recommend category layouts and shelf allocations, focusing on AWG Brands and HGS. Provide insights and key recommendations to enhance the placement of AWG Brands and HGS items and other key center store items within planograms as customers make assortment and planogram decisions.

Customer Support and Training

Work with brokers and vendors to accomplish assigned store resets, new stores, remodels, new equipment and shelving projects. Recommend category layouts and shelf allocations, focusing on AWG Brands and HGS. Provide additional merchandising ideas and support opportunities (i.e., end cap programs, supplemental ads, digital coupons, demo programs) within the Center Store portfolio. Assist in member training of all AWG center store retail programs, emphasizing AWG Brands and HGS.

Reporting and Goal Achievement

Complete in a timely fashion the required reporting for the territory as required by the Center Store Sales Manager. Responsible for sales number within the assigned territory.

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
• Ability to use screwdriver, hammer, power drill, saw etc.
• 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