Shelf Management Rep - Grocery
Company: UNFI
Location: Champaign
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
PURPOSE:Oversee UNFI s work force of reset employees, vendors,
brokers, retailers and third-party merchandisers to complete retail
merchandising projects as scheduled. Merchandising projects consist
of Home Store Program, Full Store Resets, Major Remodels, Ad Hoc
Projects and New Store Merchandising. Manage an assigned territory
that consist of 25 to 35 stores on the Shelf Management program.
Works closely with store personnel to ensure the least amount of
interruption to their business and customers. Works with
Merchandising Manager to finalize floor plan layouts and daily
tasks list. Manages and runs full store resets, having the ability
to amend layout changes and adapt planograms in a timely manner as
needed at worksite. Coordinate region shelf management program by
overseeing the retail execution of base and customer planograms and
store-level reports to directly contribute to the sales, growth and
profitability of UNFI retailers. Has a full understanding of the
Home Store program and the ability to present the program to
retailers as well as coordinate and oversee the bi-weekly execution
of the cycle packets. Acts as a consult selling agent to the
retailers in the areas of shelf management, store-in-store
services, merchandising and store mapping/layout.JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES:Leads the field teams and partners with
Independent Retailers, Merchandising, Marketing, Vendors/Brokers to
provide Merchandising Services that maximize region and retailer
profitability.Full understanding of the Home Store program and the
ability to present the program to retailers, securing additional
retail accounts on the program.Face to face interaction with
retailers to draw up existing/new stores reset projects; begin the
process of putting together a daily project plan using shelf
management skill, technical solutions (store mapping) and
merchandising experience.Deploys accurate and timely implementation
of core/custom planograms at retail by coordinating efforts to
institute set/reset schedules. Includes influencing retailers to
follow UNFI s shelf management merchandising philosophy.Ensures
that the shelf sets follow the UNFI shelf management principles and
is the most visually appealing, sales generating and profit
enhancing option.Coordinates and places orders for in house
equipment (tag stock, plastics, pegs, overlays, extenders); racks
from suppliers to ensure all are shipped prior to
resetting.Instructs all 3rd party merchandising staff in the use
and implementation of base and custom planograms. Ensures accurate
and timely implementation of base and custom planograms at retail
by coordinating efforts to institute set/reset schedules. Includes
influencing retailers to follow UNFI s shelving principles.Utilize
UNFI s shelf management principles to integrate the regional
merchandising philosophy at retail. Stays in tune with latest UNFI
s Category Strategic Plans, Store Layouts, Competitive Insights and
Consumer Insights/Trends.Provide training and guidance to retailers
and 3rd party merchandisers on new items, replacement items and
discontinued items for retail execution within
territory.Communicate monthly and visit Homestore retailers on a
Quarterly basis to evaluate, monitor and identify/solve any
potential issues with the overall program.Facilitates the potential
sales, implementation, and support of Merchandising Services to
independent retailers including the areas of Shelf Management,
Store Kiosks, and 3rd Party Merchandising Service Programs.Evaluate
the instituted plan-o-grams using shelf management reporting to
determine if set/resets have provided expected results. Adjust
sets/resets as necessary based on evaluation.Initiate retailer and
3rd party merchandiser training and provide ongoing training on
usage of reports and planogram output.Resolve all issues and
conflicts over shelf management which may develop between retail,
the region, and UNFI and the vendor/broker community.Remain
apprised on shelf management technology through training programs
and utilizing Corporate Category Management Department as an
information source.Performs other relevant job duties as
required.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Education/ Certifications (Required &
Preferred) & Experience:Bachelor's degree & 3-5 yrs. experience;
or.Associate's degree & 7-9 yrs. experience; or.10 yrs. relevant
experience.Strong grocery, frozen, dairy product knowledge is
essential.Wholesale buying and/ or Retail experience
preferred.Knowledge:Frequent use and general knowledge of industry
practices, techniques and standards.General application of concepts
and principles.Ability to merchandise grocery, dairy, frozen and
GMHBC product assortments.Create displays at retail, that increases
consumer basket size for retailer.Skills/ Abilities:Possess good
leadership skills and the ability to supervise the work of others.
Must be able to motivate and work with and through others to
achieve desires results.Possess good communication skills, both
verbal and written. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people
both in person and over the telephone.Basic computer skills
required and personal computer experience, with work processing and
spreadsheet applications preferred.Requires the analytical ability
to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to ensure
accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess
ability to concentrate and deal with frequent
interruptions.PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/ DEMANDS:Position
responsibilities requires frequent travel during the work week and
occasional weekend travel.Most work is performed at retail store
level with a high degree of physical activity including extensive
lifting (5-80 lbs.), bending and stooping.Noise levels in all areas
are within acceptable tolerance ranges for those specific work
areas.Incumbent will use computer, calculators, keyboards,
telephone, and other office equipment in the course of the
workday.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, age, 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, Champaign , Shelf Management Rep - Grocery, Executive , Champaign, Illinois
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