Retail Specialist - Dallas, TX

Job Summary 

Retail Activities  

· Empire supports Meat/Seafood, Deli/Bakery, Produce, and Grocery suppliers in the Kroger stores which includes calling on all the stores in assigned territory within the established call frequency 

· Sell and service all principal accounts represented by Empire to ensure all of the authorized items are on shelf and priced and tagged properly 

o Rotate product as required by manufacturer for perishable merchandise and for merchandise requiring freshness checks 

o Set up displays of manufacturer-client brands while working within the guidelines of customer regulations and manufacturer-client display objectives 

· Obtain and maintain 100% distribution of all manufacturer-client products approved by the Kroger POG 

o Conduct regular checks of store shelf tags to ensure continued distribution and reordering of product 

· Carry out all previously planned promotion and programs to a successful conclusion 

o Supply point-of-sale material to store(s) as required by the manufacturer-client and approved by the retailer 

· Apply manufacturer’s cents-off coupons and special offers to product as required by the manufacturer and approved by the customer 

· Ensure that all retail objectives and shelf standards are met and maintained in assigned territory 

o Keep sections set to customer’s schematic or stocking plan as is required or beneficial to manufacturer-clients 

· Maintain competitive awareness and promptly report all information through proper channels 

Administration  

· Implement and maintain organization’s ‘call system’ 

· Carefully review all sales reports to maintain awareness of progress toward assigned goals 

· Maintain all permanent equipment in the best possible condition 

· Territory files and company owned office equipment 

· Maintain and update all territorial records 

· Advise all company customers of information regarding pricing and policy 

· Attend and participate in all scheduled company meetings 

· Report completely and on time using forms supplied and with the frequency requested 

· Practice expense control within guidelines of Retail Supervisor 

· Is accountable to the Retail Supervisor for proper interpretation and fulfillment of functions, responsibilities and relationships 

· Coordinate activities and cooperate with Operations, under the direction of the Retail Supervisor, in the execution of promotional programs 

· Establish and maintain rapport with all store personnel or buying personnel in assigned accounts 

· Follow and adhere to company policy and procedures, under the direction of the Retail Supervisor, when working with a manufacturer-client 

· Follow proper protocol and procedures when communicating with administrative or office personnel 

Requirements 

· High School Diploma or equivalent  

· 1-2 years of CPG/grocery/retail industry related experience preferred 

· Strong verbal and persuasive communication skills 

· Ability to be able to operate autonomously, with strong personal drive for results 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.