Grocery Merchandising Representative

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🗿 South Dakota – Remote

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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, distribution voids, and proper shelf placement across the AWG Center Store portfolio • Execute category shelf work via planogram • Assist with new store tagging, resets, remodels, new equipment, and shelving projects • Execute monthly focus objectives, including promotional opportunities, pallets, and shippers • Work with brokers and vendors on assigned store projects • Recommend category layouts and shelf allocations, emphasizing AWG Brands and HGS items • Provide placement insights and recommendations using planograms and sales data • Suggest products, product lines, and promotional activities; analyze slow-moving items to encourage orders • Manage sales numbers within the assigned territory • Assist with 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 required • 5 years in the grocery industry • Marketing/sales background • Strong merchandising skills • Strong customer service skills • Ability to use a screwdriver, hammer, power drill, saw, and similar tools • Valid driver’s license • Ability to travel daily and stay overnight • Able to lift 40 lbs. or more • Able to bend, stand, and sit for long periods • 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 • Ability to make fact-based item-placement decisions using supported sales data • Self-motivated and able to accomplish established goals with minimal supervision • Ability to build and grow professional relationships 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 • Available on short notice when needed • Must remain within 30 miles of the assigned Rapid City, South Dakota location

🏖️ 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