Retail Store Representative - Bayonne/Jersey City, NJ
Company: UNFI
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE:Responsible for Field Sales representation for
both UNFI distributed programs as well as certain specialty and
non-foods
brokerage
categories and brands purchased by the customer directly.
Responsible for analysis of individual stores and groups of stores
to support and implement to member stores certain programs as
determined by the customer and UNFI Account Management.
EEO/VETERANS/DISABLEDESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC
DUTIES:Collaborate with UNFI Natural and Specialty Category
Management in regard to
Neighborhood Marketing , including assortment, merchandising, and
promotional execution with focus on product knowledge and
assortment.Responsible for Plan-o-Gram integrity.Monitors new items
for individual stores by utilizing customer systems. Analyzes item
movement to recommend changes based on item selling
numbers.Maintains competitive retail zones, introducing and
suggesting new items as cost increase and for specials.Assists with
the presentation of promotional presentations, and sales
programs.Responsible for monitoring discontinued items in
accordance with customer s policy.Communicates required data
regarding the execution of work and represents the company at store
level.Monitors shelf items including tags, product rotation,
general shelf conditions.Monitors shelf pricing to ensure pricing
is consistent with system pricing.Prepares and provides sales and
product analyses to management.Consults with store management on
cross merchandising opportunities. Responsible for the effective
completion of sales records and reports and ensures that sales
records are accurate.Maintains stock reports to ensure appropriate
product levels.Completes miscellaneous inventory and sales reports
as assigned.Responsible for establishing and maintaining good
public relations with customers, as well as, effective working
relations with personnel and with management.Responds to inquiries
in an informed and polite manner. Refers questions as
appropriate.Follows through on requests for services or products.
Keeps customers well informed of order status.Performs other job
duties as requiredQUALIFICATIONS:EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:Valid
driver's license necessary.Auto insurance levels that meet UNFI
requirementsEXPERIENCE:System Implementation preferredMinimum three
years of related experience.Previous sales or customer service
experience helpfulKNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of PC software: Microsoft
Word, Excel, PowerPointStrong knowledge of UNFI distributed
programs and product Facts.Understanding of professional sales
procedures and customer serviceSKILLS/ABILITIES:Good public
relations skills.Strong verbal and written communication skillsWell
organized, attention to detail, and able to meet deadlines.Ability
to plan, organize and coordinate promotional activities and/or
special events.Able to use computer and related software.Frequent
local travel.INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS:Job
descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring
process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are
selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system
and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions.
Well-constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any
effective compensation system.All descriptions have been reviewed
to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been
included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each
position, have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities
included have been determined to be the minimal standards required
to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however,
should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be
interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements
may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.In accordance
with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that
requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled
individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may 3
pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or
which impose undue hardships on the organization.All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran
status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating
an inclusive and respectful environment for all.
M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Keywords: UNFI, Passaic , Retail Store Representative - Bayonne/Jersey City, NJ, Hospitality & Tourism , Jersey City, New Jersey
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