**Position Overview** Keep our communities fed. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities. As a Center Store Category Specialist is responsible for selling and directing the company's retail customer base on the best practices to grow Center Store Categories, including Dry Grocery; Frozen; Dairy and GM/HBC, as well as to increase market share and non-perishable revenue and profitability. As a specialist you will engage with decision makers in Independent Retailers to assist with sales and merchandising of Corporate Brands, new item introductions and major product concentration increases in high priority categories. **Job Description** + **Full Time, On-Site Role** + **Location: This Position can be based anywhere in the Northern Wisconsin region** **You will contribute by:** + Drive and expand the distribution of Corporate Brands by filling all category voids and establishing a fair share of shelf for current and potential SKUs + Gain authorization and distribution of new items in line with sell-in objectives and forecasted revenue goals + Identify and act on major PCR growth opportunities + Travel to store and complete routed individual visits to assist retailers in achieving and maintaining a business relationship with the company, including problem solving, negotiating, and developing programs while securing integrity and trust between the company and the retailer + Provide regular Category Training to store contacts on new items, merchandising and departmental best practices + Assist Grocery department managers, owners, and/or supervisors with product selection, training on new products and proper merchandising, retails to establish proper gross profits for their departments, assist writing ads using our ad program, and maintaining the product list with acceptable retails. + Sell special buy programs and the associated merchandising programs to stores + Ability to frequently travel to stores. **We’re searching for candidates with:** + Expertise in Private Label products + A strong understanding of supply chain processes + Preferred experience in product procurement and vendor management + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Strong organizational abilities and a collaborative mindset + Solid financial acumen and analytical skills related to wholesale and retail operations + 2-5 years of relevant experience, with a Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent of 5-7 years in Wholesale or Perishable Retailing **Environment:** + Store : Office Temperature (65F to 75F) + Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F) **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 **Every person matters.** We keep our values alive through a culture that embraces differences and ensures that every person matters. _C&S and their Family of Companies are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law._ **The Fine Print** This Job advertisement does not constitute a promise or guarantee of employment. This job advertisement describes the general nature and level of this position only. Essential functions and responsibilities may change as business needs require. This position may be with any affiliate of C&S Wholesale Grocers. **Qualifications** Associate Degree - General Studies, Bachelor's Degree - General Studies **Shift** 1st Shift (United States of America) **Company** Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC **About Our Company** Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly ® continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers’ needs. Company: Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC Job Area: Retail Operations Job Family: Sales Job Type: Regular Job Code: JC1695 ReqID: R-259595