Fresh Merchandise Operations Specialist (Meat)

DESCRIPTION

Essential Functions :

Work closely with Acosta’s Customer base to identify areas of development opportunity for associates working in specialized retail units for Produce / Fresh Training.

Consult with partners to understand the training needs, assign and execute formalized training programs, plans and curriculum that align with the business needs.

Facilitate training and development programs to ensure performance and financial metrics are achieved. Gather feedback from training sessions and communicate the feedback to the Acosta Senior Leadership Team.

Represents the company in a professional capacity to ensure that Fresh associates are properly trained to handle the details of a Fresh Foods department on a day-to-day basis.

Travel between multiple states & locations with a strong understanding of the diversity in types of cities / locations to ensure training standards and requirements are met.

Working closely with store management in how to make decisions that drives financial and operational performance for the market by developing and overseeing change recommendations.

Alignment with Regional Fresh Directors & Market Managers on global initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions :

Work closely with Acosta’s Customer base to identify areas of development opportunity for associates working in specialized retail units for Produce / Fresh Training.

Consult with partners to understand the training needs, assign and execute formalized training programs, plans and curriculum that align with the business needs.

Facilitate training and development programs to ensure performance and financial metrics are achieved. Gather feedback from training sessions and communicate the feedback to the Acosta Senior Leadership Team.

Represents the company in a professional capacity to ensure that Fresh associates are properly trained to handle the details of a Fresh Foods department on a day-to-day basis.

Travel between multiple states & locations with a strong understanding of the diversity in types of cities / locations to ensure training standards and requirements are met.

Working closely with store management in how to make decisions that drives financial and operational performance for the market by developing and overseeing change recommendations.

Alignment with Regional Fresh Directors & Market Managers on global initiatives.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Food Safety Certification

Work Experience Requirements :

1-3 years of technical experience in retail Produce and Training

1-3 years of supervisory / management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements :

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and support senior leaders to implement best practices.

Strong track-record in Produce and Fresh Training as it relates to a retail setting

Strong presentation skills and with the ability to present to a multitude of audiences.

Experience with department financial objectives and P&L responsibilities.

Strong Microsoft office products which include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Zoom

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications :

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Food Safety Certification

Work Experience Requirements :

1-3 years of technical experience in retail Produce and Training

1-3 years of supervisory / management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements :

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and support senior leaders to implement best practices.

Strong track-record in Produce and Fresh Training as it relates to a retail setting

Strong presentation skills and with the ability to present to a multitude of audiences.

Experience with department financial objectives and P&L responsibilities.

Strong Microsoft office products which include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Zoom

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