Advantage Solutions · 1 day ago
Deli Merchandise Manager
St. Louis City County, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expAdvantage Solutions is a leading business solutions provider in North America, seeking a Deli Merchandise Manager to enhance their deli experience. The role involves managing retail merchandising accounts, training staff, and developing relationships with key decision-makers to drive sales and service quality.
ConsumerMarketingRetail
Responsibilities
Working with and training Retail Supervisors to raise the level of effectiveness across the entire area and region
Act as an account manager for an assigned retail merchandising account
Growing sales of incremental display locations, selling the execution of plan-o-gramed locations, executing initiatives, as well as maintaining in-stock conditions
Developing and leveraging relationships with key influence and decision makers in assigned stores, markets, and regions
Following sales call standards and orchestrating call coverage plans that meet the business needs of the client and retail customer
Complete accurate and timely paperwork, reports, recaps, itineraries, timesheets, expense reports, etc
Meeting or exceeding POS to plan goals for assigned territory and markets
Delivering a positive gap versus Non-DRT
Growing POS by selling incremental display locations, selling the execution of plan-o-gramed locations, executing initiatives as well as maintaining in stock conditions
Delivering consistent market & region level contact
Effectively gaining front end and main aisle presence. This is accomplished in conjunction and alignment with store or market personnel so that the primary merchandising and stocking duties are done by store personnel. This collaborative relationship is developed on a mutual interest and business relationship
Provides sales training and skill development of RSM’s in assigned geographies
Utilizes preferred coaching style – coaching vs. telling, role playing, open ended questions
Provides constructive feedback and development opportunities to RSM via coaching and CDM training recap forms
Communicates feedback to Retail Supervisors (RS) concerning trainee’s strengths and opportunities
Mentors assigned RSMD candidates
Participates and may lead meetings for their area or other RS area meetings
Consults with assigned RKCM/Communications Mgr about development of sales materials and other account information
Provides field perspective and feedback on SIF questions for their assigned accounts
Follows sales call standards and effectively orchestrates a call coverage plan that meets the business needs of the client and retail customer
Effectively manages RSM training
Other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2-3 years previous experience managing key accounts in the retail or consumer packaged goods industry w/ an emphasis in Bakery or Deli
Must be willing to travel 75% within assigned territory
Demonstrated history of building effective cross-functional relationships with stakeholders throughout the business
Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills
Decision-making skills and ability to exercise sound judgment
Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-browsers
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience
Benefits
Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
401(k) with company match
Training and Career Development
Generous Paid Time-Off
Company
Advantage Solutions
Advantage Solutions is a premier sales and committed to building brand value for our clients and customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.35BKey Investors
Juggernaut Capital Partners
2020-10-29IPO
2020-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $855M
2020-10-28Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
Leadership Team
David Peacock
Chief Executive Officer
Brian G Stevens
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
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