Associate Business Manager, JCS Sales

• Assist Business Managers with clerical work such as cost changes, vendor promotional agreements, and maintaining filing systems.
• Execute strategic business plans to achieve budgeted sales for private brands.
• Develop forecasted sales and margin for promotional activity in accordance with category managers and communicate to represented suppliers.
• Manage cost changes, new item surveys, and new item presentations.
• Support category business planning processes.
• Present to category managers: New items, Sales trends, Plan-o-gram changes, Retail pricing gaps, Promotional plans and marketing initiatives to enhance private brand sales and margin performance for assigned categories.
• Support suppliers with deduction resolution by collaborating with the accounting and merchandising departments.
• Manage relationships with Topco sourcing team and other key suppliers.
• Support special events.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions with a minimum of supervision.
• Responsible for attending on-site work during scheduled shifts to adhere to company time and attendance policies.

• Ensure all aspects of company policy and procedures in regard to good business and department practices are followed.
• Understand and follow confidentiality policy in regard to company information as well as personnel information.
• Other tasks assigned for completion as assigned by direct supervisor or Company Executive Official.
• Utilize time management skills and prioritization to accomplish tasks through management teams and associates.
• Verification, completion, and distribution of vital department reports, management reports, documents, and paperwork via written, verbal, or e-mail to the appropriate individuals as deemed by supervision and/or policy.
• Follow all safety and security measures and guidelines.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required with Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or related field.
• Must possess a valid and unrestricted U.S. Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the company’s insurance carrier standards.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in aspects of Business Management or Merchandising for a large organization, as well as managing associated supplier relationships.
• Must have a strong understanding of sales, shrink, and gross profit.
• General understanding of Merchandising and Marketing principles.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and leverage data analytics to make decisions.
• Ability to utilize a computer with various systems and software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and handle interruptions while maintaining flexibility with attention to detail.
• Ability and desire to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly.
• Strong organizational, time/project management, and negotiation skills.
• Satisfactory analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work a varied work schedule with frequent travel.
• Ability to follow verbal and/or written instructions, perform routine and repetitive tasks, and have constant contact/interaction with various levels of individuals on a daily basis.
• Ability to attend on-site work during normal business hours, during the typical work week, as well as extra time needed to fulfill job duties.

Food City is a privately held, family-owned company with a driving mission to "run the best store in town." Dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve, we encourage our associates to get involved with their local civic organizations. We consider our associates to be our greatest asset. Over 13% of the company is currently owned by our associates through our employee stock ownership plan, promoting tremendous pride in the services and products we provide. Whether your passion is baking, accounting, or trucking, Food City has a promising career opportunity for you. We offer flexible schedules to ensure our associates have ample time to spend with family and friends. If you're looking for a great career or the opportunity to try something different, consider becoming part of the Food City family.