Overview

Lead the development of retail promotion strategy grounded in consumer insights, customer behaviors, regional preferences and sales performance

ResponsibilitiesAccountabilities :

Assists Category Mgmt. team in achieving service level goals of 97.5% in grocery, 98% in dairy and frozen food and 96% in GM / HBC

Maintains billback tracking and maintenance, initiating reports as needed to ensure monies are collected

Ensures compliance with all applicable FSMA regulations, Food Safety Plans and other company policies and standards

Responsible for proofing of weekly ads as well as seasonal promotions and special sales

Conducts ad versioning to allow for regional preferences, business needs and increasing sales

Provides timely information to all retailers on upcoming promotions and serves as a point of contact for addressing issues or concerns

Interacts with vendors as it relates to group contracts and promotional items

Assists in training Associate Buyers on negotiating skills and retail promotions

Works with Category Management and Services in preparation of the Merchandising Shows

Assists in Sales Plan maintenance and developing seasonal and other promotional offers to increase consumer sales

Prepares forecasts for promotional revenue and provides guidance on ad publication and media activities

Coordinates with the Brand Director to prepare financial reports and perform research on all new promotional revenue streams and develop required sales products

QualificationsDesirable Qualifications :

Incumbent should possess knowledge and skills generally associated with a bachelor’s degree in business or 3-4 years in a related field

1-2 years retail experience preferred

Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and analytical skills

Multi-tasking with strong organizational skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Dimensions :

Affecting inventory in the range of $2 - $6 million

Serves on task force, committees and other related work groups

Assists with purchases / sales in excess of $450 million annually

Direction / Responsibility :

Works under the general direction of the Brand Director

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Last updated : 2024-05-24