Grocery Merchandising Representative

🔥 10 hours ago

🏰 Missouri – Remote

🏰 Missouri – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Associated Wholesale Grocers

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1001 - 5000 employees

📦 Logistics

🍽️ Food & Beverage

🛒 Retail

Logistics • Food & Beverage • Retail

Associated Wholesale Grocers is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving 1,100 member companies and 3,400 locations throughout 33 states. AWG operates from 9 wholesale division support centers and had consolidated sales of $12. 4 billion in 2023. Beyond wholesale operations, the company offers real estate and supermarket development services, as well as pharmaceutical products.

📋 Description

• Increase Center Store sales through effective shelf management and selling tools in AWG member stores • Sell members on new items, conversions, void filling, and proper shelf placement across the AWG Center Store portfolio • Execute category shelf work via planogram • Assist with new store tagging and resets • Execute monthly focus objectives, including new items, conversions, distribution voids, promotional opportunities, pallets, and shippers • Work with brokers and vendors on store resets, new stores, remodels, equipment, and shelving projects • Recommend category layouts and shelf allocations, emphasizing AWG Brands and HGS • Provide placement insights and recommendations based on customer assortment and planogram decisions • Suggest products, product lines, and promotional activities; analyze slow-moving items to encourage orders • Be responsible for sales numbers within the assigned territory • Assist in member training on AWG Center Store retail programs • Provide merchandising ideas and support for end caps, supplemental ads, digital coupons, and demo programs • Complete required territory reporting for the Center Store Sales Manager • Travel 60–80%, including some overnight travel

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school graduate • 5 years in the Grocery Industry • Marketing/Sales Background • 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 • Ability to bend, stand, and sit for long periods of time • Exceptional understanding of the retail grocery industry • Sales experience calling on Key Accounts • Experience managing people • Exceptional communication skills with all levels of retail management • Attention to detail and time management skills • Fact-based decision-making skills using supported sales data • Self-motivated and able to accomplish established goals with minimal supervision • Effective relationship-building skills with AWG Divisional Leadership and Key Equity Groups • Highly adaptable and able to manage various tasks while meeting multiple deadlines • Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, and Word

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance • Health Savings Account • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account • Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time • 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions • Tuition Reimbursement • Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D • Employee Assistance Program • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability • Wellness Program • Yearly Holiday Bonus