Save A Lot · 2 months ago
Area Business Consultant - Baltimore, MD / Washington, DC region
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expSave A Lot is a retail company focused on optimizing store operations and profitability. The Area Business Consultant is responsible for advising Retail Partners on improving their business performance, executing store operations, and ensuring adherence to brand standards.
Food Processing
Responsibilities
Drive profitable sales and purchases through direction or influence by ensuring Retail Partner store conditions, customer service levels, merchandising standards, and purchases are compliant with Save A Lot standards
Continuously work to influence Retail Partners on modernizing existing stores facilities and help execute store remodels
Develop operational business plans to drive sales and/or profits
Review load optimization planning to maximize trucking efficiencies and minimize costs
Consult with Retail Partners to identify root-cause opportunities
Cultivate productive, influential working relationships with Retail Partners that result in improved business Retail Partner profitability
Guide Retail Partners to establish best practice routines and drive profitable perishable departments
Lead quarterly business reviews with Retail Partners to plan and sequencing business initiatives via KPI analysis
Collaborate with other Area Business Consultants and Retail Partners to gather and share best operational practices
Evaluate and measure competitor impacts to the region and its stores. Utilize resources to build action plans to address competitor activity and pricing opportunities
Actively work with Retail Partner to improve store sales, purchases, store standards and food safety compliance
Conduct training of basic operational activities
Act as lead communication liaison to our Retail Partners ensuring active listening and committed action
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required or equivalent work experience
Ability to create and utilize business analytics reports supporting data driven decisions
Ability to interpret a P&L
Ability to influence others without direct authority
Ability to manage multiple assignments or projects
Provides strong leadership skills with the ability to influence others
Must be results oriented and data driven
Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, strong customer focus
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications
Ability to interact with and present to senior management and outside resources
Must be a strong learner, think independently, and demonstrate critical thinking
Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to travel which may include overnight, weekends and evenings, as needed
Preferred
3-5 years of management experience preferred
Multi-unit management and in-store merchandising experience a plus
Benefits
401K company match up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance options including FSA & HSA
Vision Insurance
Dental insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Team Member Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellbeing Program
Career development opportunities
Company
Save A Lot
Founded in 1977, Save A Lot is one of the largest value-focused grocery store chains in the U.S., with approximately 700 stores in 30 states.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$138M2020-01-07Debt Financing· $138M
2016-10-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Jim Schwab
Senior Vice President Retail Operations
Recent News
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