District Sales Manager II

Posted 12hrs ago

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District Sales Manager growing sales and profitability for AWG’s independent grocery retailers in Fargo, North Dakota. Developing merchandising, marketing, and promotional plans across assigned stores.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop long-term sales plans with assigned store owners to increase same-store sales, improve merchandising, increase owner/retailer profitability, maximize concentration of purchases, facilitate promotional events, and support member growth through expansion and succession planning
  • Sustain divisional sales benchmarks and achieve or exceed budgeted sales
  • Consult with members/owners, address needs, and develop marketing plans, promotions, and programs
  • Travel regularly to existing stores to maintain member/retailer contact and ensure marketing and merchandising plans are executed
  • Collaborate with the group Ad Coordinator to develop ads consistent with group-owner requirements
  • Maintain current communication plans with member/owners and follow up on ideas, suggestions, and concerns
  • Respond to daily phone, email, and text requests regarding promotional products, programs, special event planning, and special requests
  • Rectify issues and resolve action items to improve cooperative service and member/owner profitability

Requirements:

  • Three -- Five years previous experience as grocery retail Store Director or Manager in a Hispanic Market
  • Thorough understanding of retail operations, including merchandising, financial reporting, and member/owner P&Ls
  • Heavy emphasis on Hispanic customers and their buying habits
  • Ability to interpret P&L statements, including those with incomplete information
  • Excellent negotiation skills combined with strong communication skills
  • Strong knowledge of produce, meat, and grocery merchandising
  • Strong competency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to write ads and marketing programs to promote sales
  • Ability to perform bending, squatting, sitting, and reaching from floor level to six feet in height
  • Ability to move throughout various buildings, conduct training at retail sites, and load and unload materials and equipment
  • Ability to lift or move at least 25 pounds and move product as needed
  • Ability to sit in a car for long periods of time
  • Ability to travel by car both day and night
  • Valid driver's license required

Benefits:

  • Frequent overnight travel
  • Standard office environment on a part-time basis
  • Flexibility to work nontraditional hours as needed