Produce Sales Manager II

Job Description

• Develop and achieve timely department budgets for sales, gross profit, gains, promotional spread and expense control.
• Direct the procurement of product to obtain service levels, proper turns, gains and adequate inventory levels.
• Supervise the selection, purchasing and pricing of product and related product lines.
• Work with corporate procurement on any sales initiatives and planned promotions.
• Ensure product quality from vendor to retail member.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures covering product buying.
• Monitor and approve product credit request.
• Select, train, develop and appraise departmental personnel to ensure qualified staff and provide qualified people for promotion to a greater responsibility.
• Make timely visits to member group headquarters and individual stores.
• Conduct and supervise product training, marketing and merchandising seminars.
• Support company philosophy on all aspects in accordance with stated positions in regards to trade, associates and retail members.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all member stores.
• Participate in formulating merchandising strategies of ad groups, major promotions, monthly and seasonal promotions and food shows, by insuring coordination of efforts and strategies of Member Services, all Perishable departments, and Advertising department.
• Keep on the leading edge of industry trends.
• Develop relationships with the broker/vendor community to maximize sales and profits.
• Work as a member of the AWG team so the total job responsibilities are met. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our members, associates and division management.
• This position requires strong communication and computer skills with the ability to use and learn new technology. Management will be kept informed on planning, analysis, work performed and results. All records required by management must be complete, accurate and submitted on time.

• Develop and achieve timely department budgets for sales, gross profit, gains, promotional spread and expense control.
• Direct the procurement of product to obtain service levels, proper turns, gains and adequate inventory levels.
• Supervise the selection, purchasing and pricing of product and related product lines.
• Work with corporate procurement on any sales initiatives and planned promotions.
• Ensure product quality from vendor to retail member.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures covering product buying.
• Monitor and approve product credit request.
• Select, train, develop and appraise departmental personnel to ensure qualified staff and provide qualified people for promotion to a greater responsibility.
• Make timely visits to member group headquarters and individual stores.
• Conduct and supervise product training, marketing and merchandising seminars.
• Support company philosophy on all aspects in accordance with stated positions in regards to trade, associates and retail members.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with all member stores.
• Participate in formulating merchandising strategies of ad groups, major promotions, monthly and seasonal promotions and food shows, by insuring coordination of efforts and strategies of Member Services, all Perishable departments, and Advertising department.
• Keep on the leading edge of industry trends.
• Develop relationships with the broker/vendor community to maximize sales and profits.
• Work as a member of the AWG team so the total job responsibilities are met. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact and consideration with our members, associates and division management.
• This position requires strong communication and computer skills with the ability to use and learn new technology. Management will be kept informed on planning, analysis, work performed and results. All records required by management must be complete, accurate and submitted on time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A reasonable accommodation will be considered according to the ADA if it would not impose an undue hardship on the operations of the business without significant difficulty or expense.

The accommodation would permit a qualified employee the ability to perform all essential…