Retail Specialist - Center Store

About the role

Empire Marketing Strategies is now hiring a Center Store - Retail Specialist in Northglenn / Thornton, CO. This position supports Meat/Seafood, Deli/Bakery, Produce, and Grocery suppliers in the Kroger stores.

Responsibilities

• Rotate product as required by manufacturer for perishable merchandise and for merchandise requiring freshness checks.
• Conduct regular checks of store shelf tags to ensure continued distribution and assist with reordering of product.
• Maintain 100% distribution of all manufacturer-client products approved by the Kroger family of companies or Planogram (POG) team.
• Sell and service all principal accounts represented by Empire to ensure all the authorized items are on shelf and priced and tagged properly.
• Maintain and update all territorial records.
• Carefully review all sales reports to maintain awareness of progress toward assigned goals.
• Report completely and on time using forms supplied and with the frequency requested.
• Utilize reporting tools such as PowerBI or Go Spot Check to report on specific goals and targets.
• Set up displays of manufacturer or client brands while working within the guidelines of customer regulations and manufacturer/client display objectives.
• Coordinate activities and cooperate with Operations regarding the execution of promotional programs, including reporting and future order requirements.
• Execute point-of-sale material and Instant Redeemable Coupons to stores as required by the manufacturer or client and approved by the retailer.
• Establish and maintain rapport with all store personnel in assigned territories.
• Perform training demonstrations for customer employees regarding proper preparation and/or display of product.
• Timely communication requirements including email and telephone.
• Maintain territory files and company owned office equipment.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled company meetings.
• Exercise expense control within guidelines.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Driver’s License and clean Motor Vehicle Report required.
• 1-2 years of CPG/grocery/retail industry related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing – 80% of the time.
• Able to change positions between sitting, squatting, standing and kneeling on a regular basis.
• Regular lifting and moving up to 25-35 pounds from one location to another, sometimes several feet away from each other.
• Able to lift and move up to 40-60 pounds from one location to another, sometimes several feet away from each other.
• Regular use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

Salary

$31,875 to $51,000 per Year