Area Business Consultant - Eastern OH / Western PA Region

Purpose The Area Business Consultant is responsible for counseling Retail Partners and their Store Managers in all phases of retail operations. Influence Retail Partner business profitability with a focus on growth of the Retail Partner. Advise Retail Partners in the execution of successful store operations to optimize financial success. Promote excellent performance and the integrity of the Save A Lot program and ensure brand standards are adhered to. Lead through influencing, teaching, coaching, and taking direct action to improve the store performance of assigned Retail Partners. Obtain Retail Partners support on all company programs and initiatives. Provide leadership with feedback on Retail Partner concerns and operations including action planning with follow up. Act as an advocate and facilitator for organizational support to Retail Partners. Responsibilities Drive profitable sales and purchases through direction or influence by ensuring Retail Partner store conditions, customer service levels, merchandising standards, and purchases are compliant with Save A Lot standards Continuously work to influence Retail Partners on modernizing existing stores facilities and help execute store remodels Develop operational business plans to drive sales and/or profits Review load optimization planning to maximize trucking efficiencies and minimize costs Consult with Retail Partners to identify root-cause opportunities Cultivate productive, influential working relationships with Retail Partners that result in improved business Retail Partner profitability Guide Retail Partners to establish best practice routines and drive profitable perishable departments Lead quarterly business reviews with Retail Partners to plan and sequencing business initiatives via KPI analysis Collaborate with other Area Business Consultants and Retail Partners to gather and share best operational practices Evaluate and measure competitor impacts to the region and its stores. Utilize resources to build action plans to address competitor activity and pricing opportunities Actively work with Retail Partner to improve store sales, purchases, store standards and food safety compliance Conduct training of basic operational activities Act as lead communication liaison to our Retail Partners ensuring active listening and committed action Perform other duties as assigned About You Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent work experience 3-5 years of management experience preferred Ability to create and utilize business analytics reports supporting data driven decisions Ability to interpret a P&L Ability to influence others without direct authority Multi-unit management and in-store merchandising experience a plus Ability to manage multiple assignments or projects Provides strong leadership skills with the ability to influence others Must be results oriented and data driven Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, strong customer focus Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications Ability to interact with and present to senior management and outside resources Must be a strong learner, think independently, and demonstrate critical thinking Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills Physical Requirements Ability to travel which may include overnight, weekends and evenings, as needed Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled environment Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday Stooping, bending, twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties