Brief Role Description :
- Responsible for driving profitable sales growth of the Center of the Plate categories, Beef, Pork, Poultry & Seafood within a region
- Collaborates cross functionally (Sales, Supply Chain, Revenue Management) and across entities (Market, Corporate, Specialty)
- Category expert that provides training, product information, regulatory guidance, and market cost guidance to internal and external customers in support of the center of the plate category.
PRIMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Category StrategyAlign with SSMG teams to execute strategies
Identify business development opportunities, coordinate with sales teams (leaders, specialists, sales consultants) to propose new businessCompliance with SSMG standard assortment and on-going assortment related opportunitiesAnalyze data and market insights to understand consumer needs and wantsResearch competitors and suggest appropriate pricingManage site specific market cost decisions on a weekly basis
Collaborating with Regional Revenue Management Director and Regional VP of Merch, utilize available contract programs and resources to provide customer specific pricing for key Regional customers.Communicating with corporate led beef replenishment teams about products and strategiesProvide field feedback on strategies including advising on marketing materials to improve salesProvide planning team with forecasts for product demand trendsCoordinating new customer on boarding activities
Addressing the needs and concerns of key TRS / CMU / LCC customer contacts within the RegionAssortment ManagementProviding product assortment and SKU rationalization recommendations that are aligned with your Region demand.
Ensure product availabilityDesign exit strategies for unsuccessful productsCategory TrainingProviding SC support through business reviews, customer insight encounters with targeted training and education.
Schedule and manage category sales training of Sales Consultants.Provide timely and effective communication with Sales force including but not limited to market conditions, product quality and availability, new items and applications.Product Quality / Quality controlDevelop and monitor SOPs ensuring that pick locations are checked daily.
Collaborating with Operations and Food Safety teamsMaintain accountability with Operations leadership to ensure aging specifications are being adhered to on boxed beef assortment.Works with inventory control to manage expiration dating through SWMS reports.Mitigate Expense / ShrinkWorks with inventory control to manage expiration dating through SWMS reports.
Works closely with Quality Assurance lead(s) and in conjunction with Operations and Transportation ManagementEstablish and maintain accountability that all inbound product is inspected thoroughlyCollaborate with QA and Product Support Advisors to ensure quality and integrity of all inbound and outbound Center of the Plate productsSupport region adherence to HAACP and other regulatory guidelinesEducation / Experience :
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions required. Master's degree a plus.3+ years management / professional experience required (5+ years preferred). Significant produce industry experience, sales, merchandising and / or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred.Strong written & verbal communications skills requiredStrong excel skills preferredAbility to manage & implement innovative strategies to maximize sales & gross profit potential while driving customer loyalty & MA engagementSkills :
Ability to build high performing teams and enable best practice sharing and support cultureAbility to motivate high-performing teams & enable a culture of best practicesAbility to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogueAbility to work cross functionally and build relationships across the organization / enterpriseAbility to communicate effectively with individuals of different backgroundsCollaborative change leader who uses multiple influencing styles to drive changeAnalytical thinker who can draw sound business conclusions based on a strong fact baseAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced environment