Job Description
**DESCRIPTION**
The **Fresh Foods Technician** trains customer associates to become equipped to handle the intricacies of the department. They are responsible for the training and development of customer employees to include but not limited to, adherence to plan-o-grams, building of displays, resets and remodels, design, production and decoration of product. The incumbent in this position has excellent product knowledge and is viewed within Acosta and by the customer and client as the "expert" in procedures and setup for their assigned area. They may work and travel independently and visit stores as assigned to ensure customer requirements are met.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Training and development of customer employees to ensure that a customer team is developed to handle the intricacies of the Fresh Foods and/or Bakery and/or Deli department.
+ Represents the company in professional capacity to ensure that available human resources are properly trained to handle the details of a Fresh Foods department on a day-to-day basis.
+ Travels and visits stores independently to ensure client/customer requirements are met. Retail travel needs to be scheduled in advance with an agenda outlined for the travel days. While traveling, each technician will check in frequently with an update. Formal pre and post communication with the store may be necessary to determine what resources will be needed. Objectives for each visit will be determined as well as a desired outcome.
**New store openings/remodels:**
+ Assist stores with setting cases to plan-o-grams.
+ Train associates to set cases to plan-o-grams.
+ May train associates on production.
+ Support production to meet store volume needs pre and post opening.
+ New items set ups, tracking and analysis. Maintenance of plan-o-grams as needed, seasonally and according to business needs. Maintenance of program manuals and supporting of merchandising tools for specific categories.
**May develop Reports to include:**
+ Store Visits.
+ Monthly category reports that include analysis, seasonal recommendations, deletes, and trends.
+ Annual category review reports.
+ Other reports and analysis as needed.
+ May communicate weekly with merchandisers, store visit recaps to management and introduction of new programs and new items.
+ Other duties as assigned.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
**Work and Experience Requirements:**
+ High School diploma or equivalent in industry name required
+ 3 years technical work experience in retail Fresh Foods, Bakery and/or Deli operations
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**
+ Must know the details of Fresh Foods and/or Bakery and/or Deli operations.
+ Able to set up displays and participate in resets and remodels individually and as part of a team
+ Have a valid driver's license.
**Physical Requirements:**
+ Seeing
+ Color Perception
+ Lifting (40 - lbs.)
+ Ability to Travel
+ Carrying (40 - lbs)
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**ABOUT US**
Acosta is a part of Acosta Group - a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.
Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world.
But it's not just about what we do - it's about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, we're a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers.
We empower you to Discover Your Path and fully embrace BEING YOU as you shape your journey with us. At Acosta Group, we value equal opportunity in employment practices and career progression. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race/ethnicity, gender/gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, and local laws. Acosta Group will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with physical or mental disabilities to complete applications or interviews for employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact **
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**Job Category:** Retail
**Position Type:** Full time
**Business Unit:** Sales
**Salary Range:** $40,000.00 - $45,000.00
**Company:** Acosta Employee Holdco LLC
**Req ID:** 5695
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Flexible hours,