Retail Strategy Specialist
Location : Green Bay Support Office
Position Type : Full-Time
About Festival Foods
We are a Wisconsin family- and employee-owned grocer that is committed to giving back to the communities it serves and providing guests with exceptional service and value. We operate +40 full-service supermarkets across the state of Wisconsin.
At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You'll see it in everything from our daily interactions to how we treat our guests even in our extensive associate benefits and programs.
Job Summary
Job Title : Retail Strategy Specialist
FLSA Status : Salaried
Reports To : Director of Business Analytics
The Retail Strategy Specialist supports the day-to-day implementation and execution of strategic pricing programs for seasonal assortments, vendor sponsored deal programs and every-day price positioning to drive market share and achieve financial targets. The Specialist applies business rules and strategic pricing methods across the corporate assortment that requires close collaboration with Buying Teams in order to balance non-promotional activity with planned multi-channel promotions. The Specialist may also assist with report development, compliance monitoring and developing standard work processes. The Specialist is part of a growing team of individuals with a continuous improvement and data-driven mind-set.
Job Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyzes and sets pricing for vendor and distributor funded deal programs and routine cost changes while considering merchandising strategies by business segment, the competitive environment & financial objectives.
- Executes a comprehensive cyclical pricing review process that accounts for item size and private label versus national brand relationships along with the strategic role of individual categories and their associated product mix.
- Collaborates with Merchandising to develop pricing plans for seasonal programs.
- Ensures data integrity is maintained at a very high standard and initiates corrective actions to fix issues and assist with coaching internal personnel.
- Communicates with internal and external team members to convey strategic pricing methods, rules and guidelines.
- Identifies pricing opportunities and presents findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Assists with creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for areas of responsibility to ensure execution compliance, process consistency and sustainability.
- Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Strong analytic ability, problem solving skills and business acumenHighly functional in MS Office with a strong emphasis in ExcelDemonstrated ability to deliver results through indirect leadershipSkilled at initiating and facilitating communication with key stakeholdersBachelor's degree or 3 years related work experience preferredPhysical Demands and Work Environment
Professional presence and proper phone and e-mail etiquette is requiredSitting / standing at a desk / computer 75% of the timeThe position requires fine finger and broad manual dexterityWork Schedule
The Retail Strategy Specialist position is a salaried, full-time position.
At Festival Foods we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We are dedicated to building a top-notch team of skilled, experienced and service-oriented associates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and talents. Festival Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates, products, and our community strengthen our ability to serve our guests, as we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
Benefits Overview
Why You'll Love It Here
Associate Discount : Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!.Weekly Pay & Premium Pay : Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.Two-Week Advanced Scheduling : Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.Vision & Dental Insurance : Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.Support : Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.Save for Your Future : Offering both a 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan, we're proud to support our associates in planning for retirement by offering two retirement savings plans. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals. Our ESOP is a retirement plan above and beyond a 401(k) plan that gives associates "free" ownership in the company and an opportunity to share in Festival's growth and success. Associates are given shares based on their years of service and earnings.Address
1724 Lawrence Drive
City
De Pere
State
WI
Postal Code
54115