Sales Specialist

Associated Wholesale Grocers

Fresh Sales Specialist working with store owners, directors, and managers to grow same store sales. Focusing on implementing department initiatives to achieve budgeted sales for AWG, the largest cooperative food wholesaler in the US.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with store owners, directors, and managers to grow same store sales.
Educate the retailer on AWG programs and how to use them.
Implement department initiatives that help the Fresh Sales department achieve budgeted sales.
Assist with new store layouts, resets, and special event promotions.
Build and maintain working relationships with store owners, directors, and store personnel through regular store calls to effectively serve as a business partner.
Work with the procurement department and stores to implement special sales events.
Assist stores with the execution of the events to drive same store sales.
Assist Fresh Sales Manager in putting together department initiatives and a sales plan to achieve budgeted sales.
Assist stores with resets, remodels, store tagging, and ad writing to achieve effective merchandising and image in the market.
Work with the customers who are having issues with department sales, and/or profits to implement a plan for improvement as well as assist with the training of new employees.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School education or equivalent
5 Years retail Produce, Meat, Deli or Bakery experience
Understanding of the retail business
Strong background in Meat/Seafood. Some experience in Produce and/or Deli will be helpful
Microsoft Office Skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
Tuition Reimbursement
Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Wellness Program
Yearly Holiday Bonus

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Hard Skills & Tools

retail salesmerchandisingsales planningstore layoutevent promotiontrainingMeat/Seafood expertiseProduce experienceDeli experienceMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunicationproblem solvingcollaborationorganizational skills

Certifications

High School diploma or equivalent