Now Hiring - Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. - Retail Sales Sales Representative-S15500 in Kansas City, KS

Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is a retailer-owned cooperative serving over 3,000 retail member stores with a complete assortment of grocery, fresh meat, fresh produce, specialty foods, health care, and general merchandise items. Through an extensive distribution network and nine distribution centers, AWG and its subsidiaries deliver in over 28 states. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies which provide real estate and supermarket development services, digital marketing services, and is a wholesale supply provider of health and beauty care, general merchandise, specialty/international foods and pharmaceutical supply. If you have a passion for retail, the drive to succeed in a fast-paced industry, we can't wait for you to join the team! Make us your Best Choice!

Position Summary

Selling Members on new items, filling voids with proper shelf placement of all items in VMC's portfolio. Presenting and Selling all VMC Programs and all promotional events. Participate in planning and resetting Member stores as directed.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervision and physical duties of all activities related to VMC products at store level.
• Work with broker and vendor third party representatives to accomplish store reset activities, remodels and new store set up. Help coordinate and implement store resets from start to finish including planograms, floorplans, and shelf allocations.
• Assist in training and development of GM/HBC/Specialty Foods in-store personnel.
• Recommend products, product lines and promotional activities and analyze slow-sellers.
  

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 5 Years Merchandising Experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with dedication to detail.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to operate within a team concept.
• Basic computer skills.
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation.
• Perform bending, squatting, reaching from floor to 6 ft.
• Walking, standing and able to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to operate circular saw and cordless drill.
• Ability to sell. **A background in GM/HBC/ Specialty Foods is a plus.
• Overnight Travel Required