RETAIL SPECIALIST

Job Title: Retail Specialist

Department: Retail Services

Reports To: Director of Retail Services

Status: Full Time

Position Overview

Do you like traveling? Do you like working with your hands? Do you like having a flexible schedule? This is your opportunity!

In the exhilarating role of a Retail Specialist, your mission is to lead the charge in achieving retail merchandising excellence across multiple retail outlets across multiple states. Beyond meeting client expectations, you'll contribute to exciting retail and sales initiatives, from launching innovative products to executing rapid speed-to-shelf strategies. Your responsibilities extend to hands-on tasks, including assembling and installing store fixtures, strategically positioning them for optimal product visibility, accessibility, and store aesthetics. With a professional appearance and demeanor, you'll thrive in various environments, from standing for extended periods to kneeling. This dynamic position requires occasional weekend work, offering a chance to showcase your effective skills and engage with clients, making it an ideal opportunity for a multifaceted professional ready to contribute creatively and strategically without the burdens of an a daily office

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple projects with hands-on approach across a broad area of the greater Northwest.
• Achieve retail merchandising by complying with a designated Planogram.
• Assemble and install store fixtures, shelving, and displays according to design specifications and guidelines.
• Install POS per manufacture designated guidelines.
• Collaborate closely with management, fostering professional relationships to facilitate effective projects in the present or future.
• Undertake special projects as directed by the Director.
• Ensure that fixtures are placed strategically to maximize product visibility, accessibility, and overall store aesthetics.
• Inspect fixtures for quality and functionality, adjusting or repairing as needed.
• Complete installations within established timelines, considering store operating hours and minimizing downtime.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines during the installation process, ensuring a safe working environment for all involved.
• Fulfill any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certificates

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• 2 years of outside sales experience
• High School education /GED required.
• Associate’s/bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and web-based applications.
• Be mechanically inclined.

Physical requirements in order to facilitate sales

• Must be able to work while standing for extended periods of time.
• Must have a professional appearance & demeanor.
• Must be able to repeatedly lift a minimum of 25lbs.
• Overnight travel as well as air travel will be required.

Skills and Competency Requirements-Grocery Sales

• Grocery or convenience store experience a plus.
• Must possess effective selling skills and techniques.
• Must be available for occasional weekend work
• Must be able to work nights and holidays. (Night and holiday work will be pre-defined by position).
• Must be able to effectively communicate with others.
• Must have good vision and be able to operate basic hand tools.
• Must have good command of the English language, both orally and written.
• Must have good analytical skills.

S&K Sales Co. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.