Bakery Specialist

**Overview** **Who is Acosta?** We are the sales and marketing powerhouse behind the most recognized and loved brands. Our team of industry-leading companies and multiple-disciplineexperts drive results andprovideinnovative solutions for our clients and customers by connecting the dots across all consumer touchpoints. With over 95 years of experience, Acosta is proudlytheproven resource for top retailers and CPG companies across the world. **What is a** **Bakery** **Specialist** **?** ABakerySpecialistworks with ourvalued client and the senior leadership team to lead compliance efforts,execute training initiatives, keep up to date knowledge with industry trends,set performance expectations,guidelines, and business plans. **What is the** **Impact of a** **Bakery** **Specialist** **?** TheBakerySpecialist is the face of Acosta for both the retailer and the client. _You will directly_ _impact_ _sales and profits_ by continuously evaluating, training,influencing,&communicating best practices and expectationswith members of theBakerydepartment. **Responsibilities** **What will you do?** **Influence and** **t** **each** employees to ensure our team is equipped with knowledge to support theSeafood/Deli,Fresh Foods, and/orBakerydepartment on a day-to-day basis. **Independently** **t** **ravel** and **visit stores** with a strong understanding ofeach uniquelocation to ensure training standards and requirements are met. **Facilitate training** and **development programs** to ensure performance and financial metrics are achieved. **Collaborate** withcustomerto **identify** **areas of development opportunity** for associates. Work closely with Acosta’s customer base tounderstandpresenttraining needs, assign and **execute formalized training programs, plans** and **curriculum** that align with the business needs. Developingand overseeing **change recommendations** that **drive financial** and **operational performance** for the market. **Communicate feedback** from training sessionsto the Acosta Teamand alignwith Regional Fresh Directors & Market Managers on global initiatives. **Qualifications** **What you will bring to the team:** Strong interpersonal, organizational,and presentation skills. Ability to freely and as part of a team set updisplays, take part in resets and remodels. Understanding & knowledge ofMeat, Bakery, Prepared Foods, Café, Produce, Floral, Freezer, Cooler, and Deli production skills within the clubs. Ability to influence and support leaders to implement best practices. Strong skills with Microsoft office products which include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to manage financials, including P&L responsibilities. Technical experience in core retail Fresh Foods, Bakery and/or Deli operations and/or supervisory/management preferred. Willingness to travelusingvaliddriver’s license. Food Safety Certification (provided by company if needed) High School Diploma/GED **What we offer:** Full-Time Salary Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & more) 401(k)with company match – Roth IRA Paid Time off Annualwage increase Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer _By submitting your application, you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions._ US: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/ Canada: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/ Acosta utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please usethe link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov) **Work State** _US-CA-Fresno_ **Job ID** _2023-226584_ **Work City** _Fresno_ **PCN** _269633_ **Position Type** _FULL\_TIME Regular_ **Work Zip** _93720_ **Pay Range** _to_ **Job Code** _100717_ **Category** _Field Jobs_