Job Information
Primal Pet Group Retail Training Specialist - North East in PA, United States
Company Overview
Primal Pet Foods is a Fairfield, California-based manufacturer of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods and treats for dogs and cats. Primal Pet Foods was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild.
We're looking for reliable and motivated people to join our fast paced, growing Primal Team!
Job Summary
Retail Training Specialist - Northeast US
This position provides educational support to associates in multi-unit chain accounts to increase awareness and sales of Primal Pet Foods through comprehensive understanding of the food’s benefits.
Responsibilities and Duties
Provide support to associates in multi store accounts to increase awareness and sales of Primal Pet Foods through education
Develop relationships with store associates and managers while identifying their individual strengths and weaknesses
Using this information, design individualized action plans to increase sales and brand awareness at each store
Mentor retail associates in each location to be Primal brand experts & raw food advocates
Run companywide category and brand training programs for new and senior staff
Plan trainings and education events to maximize associate attendance and enjoyment
Work in retail stores demonstrating how to educate customers on the category
Identify best store events to attend or support with promotional materials
Organize weekly schedule to accommodate store requests while being efficient
Work with low performing stores to build category knowledge in their region
While honoring all corporate regulations provide in store merchandising support and education
Qualifications and Skills
Knowledge of Pet Food Industry, brand, and products
Previous Retail experience preferred
Strong Presentation and Facilitation Skills. Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions
Self-starter in an independent environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office/Windows environment, word processing, spreadsheets, email and web-enabled applications.
Goal oriented with a track record of success
Special Requirements
Ability to travel up to 75% of schedule, inclusive of at minimum 25% of total schedule by air travel
Availability to work nontraditional hours including some Sundays and evenings based on operational need.
Must be able to obtain U.S. passport for Travel to Canada
Location
The ideal candidate preferably resides in Philadelphia or the Greater Eastern Pennsylvania area.
Why join the Primal Pack?
Primal offers great benefits and perks such as:
401k with Company match up to 4%
Paid vacation and sick hours.
Paid company holidays, 8 per year.
Low-cost medical insurance
Competitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus, discounted pet insurance!
Internal Career opportunities, training, and much more!
Primal Pet Group is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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