Retail Sales Counselor

Position Overview

As a Retail Sales Counselor, you will be responsible for counseling, advising, and otherwise assisting retail store owners and managers, on how best and most profitably, to operate a retail supermarket. You will also be effectively engaging the various services and programs of the company and by the application of his/her own experienced judgment; you will be the first point of contact with the retailer and owns the relationship.

Job Description

• Full-Time, Hybrid Role

• Location: San Antonio, TX or Austin, TX Preferred. Also open to Houston, TX or other locations within the region

• Travel role: Transportation required, overnight travel ocassionally

You will contribute by:

• Creating, nurturing, and maintaining a positive climate between retailers and the company and between each retailer and the Retail Counselor.

• Accumulating and organizing relevant economic and operating data which will enable the retailers, in conjunction with the company, to plan, organize, and manage operations in the most effective manner possible.

• Accumulating and assembling internal facts relevant to the management of each retail store, including: sales, market share, customer count, productivity measurements, transaction data, distributions, margins, expense controls, profits, R.O.I., cash flow, shrink, and marketing.

• Analyzing and organizing data into usable forms and coordinating with relevant retail support services, such as store development, marketing, financial services, and real estate.

• Initiating and supporting short- and long-range plans aimed at perpetuating retail viability by developing "a plan for every store.

• Setting goals and determining specific objectives for operational improvements, promotional activities, and physical store development.

• Focusing primarily on operational, promotional, and GSC sales program issues within short-term retail planning.

• Concentrating principally on upgrading physical facilities for long-term planning, including remodeling, expansion, and relocation.

• Recommending solutions to retailers and assisting them in selecting and implementing the best course of action.

• Developing annual budgets for the assigned territory.

Environment

• Store : Freezer (-20F to 0F)
• Store : Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)
• Store : Grocery Warehouse (50F to 90F)
• Store : Office Temperature (65F to 75F)

We’re searching for candidates with:

• Effective leadership and time management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret P&L statements.
• Financial and quantitative skills.
• Ability to implement action plans for the Retailers.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written; confident and professional at all times.
• Self-motivated; able to work efficiently under minimal supervision with a sense of urgency & high level of initiative.
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Staffing, coaching, and people development skills.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and the ability to learn proprietary database programs.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment under stress.
• Ability to follow company policies and procedures to including equipment usage and driving policies.
• Valid Driver's License and Valid Insurance with extended liability limits.
• Liability Insurance Requirement: You are required to carry $500,000 single limit coverage, but we will accept $100,000/$300,000/$50,000 limits on the policy, if the single limit coverage is not available. Must maintain a clear driving record.
• 5-7 years of experience in a retail environment
• Store management experience required

We offer:

• Weekly Pay

• Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision, and more)

• Company matched 401k

• PTO and Holiday Pay offered

• Career Progression Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Health & Wellness program

• Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs

• Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

General Equivalency Diploma - General Studies, High School Diploma - General Studies

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

GSC Wholesale LLC

About Our Company

Grocers Supply, based in Houston, is the largest wholesale grocery supplier in Texas, supplying over 900 independent grocery stores. Grocers Supply serves customers of all sizes, from single store independent retailers to chains, such as: Fiesta, FoodTown, Market Basket, Cox Foodarama / La Fiesta, Sellers Brothers, Minyard Food Stores, G. E. Foodland, and El Rio Grande.

Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with GSC Wholesale, LLC. GSC Wholesale, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.