Area Business Consultant - Eastern OH​/Western PA Region

Area Business Consultant - Eastern OH / Western PA Region Job Description

Posted Monday, June 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM

The Area Business Consultant is responsible for counseling Retail Partners and their Store Managers in all phases of retail operations. Influence Retail Partner business profitability with a focus on growth of the Retail Partner. Advise Retail Partners in the execution of successful store operations to optimize financial success. Promote excellent performance and the integrity of the Save A Lot program and ensure brand standards are adhered to.

Lead through influencing, teaching, coaching, and taking direct action to improve the store performance of assigned Retail Partners. Obtain Retail Partners support on all company programs and initiatives. Provide leadership with feedback on Retail Partner concerns and operations including action planning with follow up. Act as an advocate and facilitator for organizational support to Retail Partners.

• Drive profitable sales and purchases through direction or influence by ensuring Retail Partner store conditions, customer service levels, merchandising standards, and purchases are compliant with Save A Lot standards

Continuously work to influence Retail Partners on modernizing existing store facilities and help execute store remodels

Develop operational business plans to drive sales and/or profits

Review load optimization planning to maximize trucking efficiencies and minimize costs

Consult with Retail Partners to identify root-cause opportunities

Cultivate productive, influential working relationships with Retail Partners that result in improved business Retail Partner profitability

Guide Retail Partners to establish best practice routines and drive profitable perishable departments

Lead quarterly business reviews with Retail Partners to plan and sequencing business initiatives via KPI analysis

Collaborate with other Area Business Consultants and Retail Partners to gather and share best operational practices

Evaluate and measure competitor impacts to the region and its stores. Utilize resources to build action plans to address competitor activity and pricing opportunities

Actively work with Retail Partner to improve store sales, purchases, store standards and food safety compliance

Conduct training of basic operational activities

Act as lead communication liaison to our Retail Partners ensuring active listening and committed action

Perform other duties as assigned

• 3-5 years of management experience preferred

Ability to create and utilize business analytics reports supporting data driven decisions

Ability to interpret a P&L

Ability to influence others without direct authority

Multi-unit management and in-store merchandising experience a plus

Ability to manage multiple assignments or projects

Provides strong leadership skills with the ability to influence others

Must be results oriented and data driven

Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision

Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, strong customer focus

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications

Ability to interact with and present to senior management and outside resources

Must be a strong learner, think independently, and demonstrate critical thinking

• Ability to travel which may include overnight, weekends and evenings, as needed
• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment
• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday
• Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

Simplicity (operate) – the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcome

Heart (emotion) – the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence

Performance Excellence (mindset) – clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability

Respect (philosophy) – taking pride in inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect

• 401K company match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance options including FSA & HSA
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Team Member Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and /or location.