Manager DSD Consumables
Position ID#: 13899
# Positions: 1
State: KY
City: Lexington
Category: Corporate - Category Management / Marketing / Merchandising
Store #: ..
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Job Description:
SUMMARY
The primary purpose of this position is to manage the direct store delivery (DSD) consumables categories in order to maximize sales and profit in an assigned geographic area including everyday and promotional planning and execution, as well as local vendor management. Primary focus is on the beer, wine, and liquor categories, while also supporting additional national initiatives for dairy, deli, frozen food, ice cream, bakery, snacks, soda, water, and juice categories. Frequent independent judgments are essential. The incumbent is also required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:
* Interact with local suppliers to negotiate costs, develop assortment, build promotional plans, and ensure that service expectations are met.
* Manage promotional plan to maximize sales and margin to include weekly ads, TPR pricing and monthly DSD Profit Planners.
* Manage retail pricing, both everyday and promotional, to maximize sales and profit.
* Analyze sales and margin results on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis; manage performance against the Liquor category profit and loss statement for area of responsibility.
* Conduct annual category review, develop plan-o-grams and coordinate implementation for the following DSD Consumables categories: Beverage, Beer, Wine, Liquor, Dairy, DSD Snacks, Ice Cream, Frozen Food, and Bakery.
* Conduct store visits and attend regional store operations meetings in assigned area.
* Support Licensing, Legal, and Operations departments related to liquor licensing issues and opportunities.
* Maintain complete understanding of state liquor laws and take leadership role in ensuring compliance related to sales, marketing, markdowns, and inventory handling.
* Partner with operations to manage inventory levels.
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Communicate with operations frequently regarding upcoming initiatives, programs, and promotions.
Experience / Requirements:
Other Skills, Abilities, and/or Training
The following qualities are required:
* Minimum age of 21 years old due to state alcohol laws.
* Ability to pass drug test.
* Committed to providing customer service that makes both internal and external customers feel welcome, important, and appreciated.
* Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
* Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
* Accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
* Familiarity with industry/technical terms and processes.
* Ability to work within strict time frames and resolute deadlines.
* Ability to understand DSD terminology and regulations.
* Ability to possess a high level of integrity.
The following qualities are helpful:
* Ability to work evenings and weekends on an occasional basis.
* Ability to work extended days on a frequent basis.
* Ten-key punch speed of four thousand (4,000) SPH.
* Typing speed of forty (40) WPM.
* Proficiency with the Microsoft®Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations
This position requires a valid driver’s license for business travel.
Education:
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in business or retail, and/or five (5) years' experience in a retail environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Management experience would be helpful.
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