POSITION TITLE: Retail Specialist

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Retail Specialist is responsible for in-store support of a designated geographic territory for Chiquita products at specified customers. In this role, you will support product display, store marketing efforts, space-to-sales, best practice integration, etc. and manage in-store resources/ results. This individual identifies/develops necessary training needs for customer in-store staff and is interactive with divisional and store produce management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Execution

Direction and inspection of store retail execution

Works with sales and supply chain team to determine monthly retail priorities

Communicates priorities to customer - Conducts store audits to monitor and improve retail conditions

Manages scorecard performance utilizing data from multiple sources and conducts performance updates internally and externally

Develops process for maximizing Chiquita resources and customer resources to support store specific initiatives

Analytical

Development and utilization of exception based analytics to measure customer performance, drive sales and improve in-stock conditions

Assist Chiquita Retail Customer Manager with assigned analytical tasks

Monthly Ad tracking, promotional analytic support

Identify and work with Chiquita and customer management team on stores that have compliance issues; create success metrics

Account Penetration

Develop relationships at multiple levels within the customer produce group as part of the 360-degree penetration strategy

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent applicable experience require

2 years’ consumer products retail related experience

Flexible work schedule and 70% travel

In-store field support experience is preferred

Strong relationship building and customer service skills a must

Analytical and problem-solving skills, experience in taking initiative and making appropriate decisions. Planning and organizing skills essential.

Strong detail orientation and communication skills essential

Proficiency with computer systems and applications (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint essential).

Proven ability to take direction from multiple sources

Ability to deliver great customer experiences in any environment and to be invigorated by constant personal interaction

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

Frequently required to walk, stand, sit

Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment

Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminal

Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday

Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties

This position requires satisfactory passing of a drug test in accordance with Florida Statute § 440.102.

Flexible work from home options available.