Supermarket Merchandising Sales Supervisor

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Supermarket Merchandising Sales Supervisor

Imperial Distributors

icon West Lebanon, NH, US, 03784

iconFull Time

icon10 July 2024

Job Expired

The goal for the Sales Supervisor is to be responsible for supervising the servicing of a group of stores for a major supermarket chain, maintaining the highest standards of service by utilizing a predetermined number of service people. The individual in this position will be responsible for assisting in the recruitment and training of Sales Service Reps (SSR’s), conduct store service audits on a regular basis and to maintain established store service level standards. The individual will also be responsible for merchandising tasks such as category resets and new store/remodel conversions. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Perform store inspections to ensure adherence to Imperial’s Service Excellence standards.
  • Conduct Store Quality Audits.
  • Assist in the evaluation and selection of qualified candidates; Execute and monitor training plan; Evaluate trainees; Conduct meetings with salespeople on a regular basis.
  • Maintain service levels to acceptable standards; Ensure store service schedules are adhered to; Assist with store service as needed.
  • Full responsibility of all merchandising tasks associated with remodels and new store set-ups in assigned area.
  • Full responsibility of all merchandising tasks associated with annual category reviews in assigned area.
  • Ability to read and implement planograms.
  • Control expenses within budget guidelines; Monitor and approve mileage and expense reports; Ensure timely completion of all related paperwork; Review weekly service reports from SSR’s.
  • Build relationships with store managers and grocery managers and other staff to maximize sales opportunities; Assure customer satisfaction with Imperial.
  • Build year over year sales.
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred. (3+yrs related experience may be substituted for formal degree).
  • Minimum 2yrs of Supervisory or Team Leader experience preferred.
  • Related Retail/Supermarket service experience or related store/route sales experience a plus.
  • Knowledge of GM/HBC product categories preferred.
  • Intermediate/Advanced Computer skills and Electronic ordering device experience a plus.
  • Energetic, Creative, Self-Motivated-Innovative Thinker.
  • Ability to Travel (Valid Driver’s License/Reliable Transportation required).
  • Pre-Employment Criminal Background Clearance and Drug Screening. 

Physical  Requirements: 

  • Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to pick up and move objects.
  • Physical ability to safely perform job functions with or without aid of mechanical devises.
  • Ability to walk, stand, bend, stop, reach.
  • Requires manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to typing, filing and perform other administrative job functions (type, email, etc.).
  • Ability to visit and walk stores 60-70% of time.