Associated Wholesale Grocers · 3 months ago
Real Estate Market Research Manager
5000 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS, 66106, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelAssociated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets. The Real Estate Market Research Manager will support member retailers with strategic plans for growth through market evaluations, data analysis, and client management, requiring significant travel to interact with senior management of member retailers.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Perform market studies to project supermarket sales for new stores, expansions, remodels, relocations, and format changes
Develop and evaluate market changes and market dynamics including demographic profiles, population trends, grocery potential and competition
Prepare quantifiable reports and presentations detailing projects and strategies for AWG member retailers
Act as a retailer client manager and serve as market expert in helping direct retailers strategic planning and growth initiatives. Manage initiatives with member chains (10-100+ stores)
Initiate and organize special projects for internal AWG and external parties
Work with real estate/store development, AWG Divisions and senior management on the Company’s strategic plans and development goals
Develop databases and leverage capabilities of licensed products including GIS, SitesPlus, Costar, Placer.ai and SiteSeer
Leverage work experience to assist GIS Analyst to integrate all licensed platforms and maximize value and efficiencies
Manage scheduling and production of maps for retailers, AWG divisions and senior management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree with preference for geography, business, economics, and data analytics studies
Experience with GIS (geographic information system)
Advanced experience with SITESPLUS or other gravity modeling programming software
Ability to work independently or as a team member
Ability to handle multiple projects and schedule time accordingly
Leader of change and innovation. Introduces creative ideas, embraces technology, and implements process improvements
Experience/Knowledge of supermarket operations and ability to interact with all levels of an organization
Strong Logic and Analytical Skills
Strong Conversational & Presentation Skills
Knowledge of statistical models and predictive analytics
Microsoft Software Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Experience with database management
Experience with statistical modeling
Preferred
Fluency in Spanish
Experience with database management (Power BI, Tableaus, etc.)
Experience with statistical modeling (linear, regression, cluster, etc.)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program
Yearly Holiday Bonus
Company
Associated Wholesale Grocers
Associated Wholesale Grocers is a cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets.
Founded in 1924
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Funk
President and CEO
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