Regional Partner Perishable - Western NY & PA / Eastern OH

PurposeThis position provides guidance, expertise and training to Retail Partner Store Managers, perishable personnel, store team members, and Save A Lot regional field staff on all aspects of perishable operations; and requires an in-depth understanding of retail fresh meat and produce. This includes meat and produce product knowledge, retail financial acumen with P&L experience, troubleshooting problems, ordering, cold chain management, quality assurance, food safety, sanitation, shrink control, merchandising, assortment and COOL program compliance. This role will be responsible for assisting the Retail Partners in perishable department performance analysis and partnering in the development and execution of plans to improve sales and profitability.

Responsibilities

Provides guidance and training to store management and staff, inclusive of hands-on demonstration, on all aspects of fresh meat and produce operationsFocuses on meat cutting and merchandising training to maximize sales and profitabilityUtilizes company training programs, including but not limited to Meat Cutting and Produce Resource manuals, to assist Retail Partners in establishing best practicesMeets regularly with regional leadership to ensure that action plans, company performance metrics and Retail Partner expectation are metEnsures compliance with all City, State and Federal requirementsAssists Retail Partners in setting the meat and produce departments during remodels, Grand Openings, or on an as-needed basis in existing storesCompletes special projects, as assigned, and complete routine paperwork accurately and on a timely basis

About You

High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree is a plusStrong meat operations experience required, including hands-on experience in meat cutting.Knowledge of retail produce operations is preferred, but not required.Ability to influence others without authority and collaborate to achieve resultsMulti-unit management experience a plusAbility to perform basic maintenance tasks preferredExcellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skillsAbility to effectively execute multiple priorities and tasksAbility to effectively complete administrative paperwork in a timely mannerAbility to work effectively under limited direct supervisionValid driver's license required

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel up to 90% of the time, including overnights, weekends and evenings, as neededIncumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of a normal workdayStooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job dutiesLift up to 50 poundsWork on feet for extended time up to 10 hours

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