Brand Coach
Facilitate classroom training for retail partners ensuring a consistently exceptional deli experience for fans
Ensure deli associates receive required training within 90 days of hire
Brand Advisor
Develop and cultivate relationships with deli management to ensure ongoing support of Boar’s Head Brand service requirements, new product launches, and product placement
Become a strategic partner with deli management by supporting in-store/chain initiatives, understanding market/geographic changes, and recommending innovative solutions
Identify new channels for growth within independent retailer and foodservice markets and close new customers
Brand Artist
Responsible for in-store merchandising execution including case set, pre-slice, and family foods
Responsible for updating monthly marketing materials and ensuring all signs, banners, POS materials, and decals are current, stocked, and in good condition
Business Acumen
Work with internal Finance team to accurately forecast sales and create corresponding budget and business plan to achieve goals; provide explanation of variance to Director of Business Development & Finance
Complete business/settlement transactions with minimal error
Able to read and interpret financial information and leverage internal partners to develop and deploy strategies to positively impact route’s financial strength
Utilize reporting tools to evaluate and monitor business performance
End of Day settlement procedures, sales, credit, cash, collections, etc.
Personnel Management
Recruit, manage, and develop Brand Associates and Brand Specialists
Establish and communicate performance expectations to meet route objectives
Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to route personnel to support ongoing professional development and career growth at Boar’s Head Brand
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours
Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; push or pull objects up to 600 lbs.
Working Conditions
Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent, college degree preferred
Experience working for a Local Purveyor or minimum 3+ years of experience in the food and beverage industry working with perishable products preferred
High school math competency, basic reasoning and computer skills
Ability to speak, read, and write English
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Panel approval and successful completion of Local Purveyor training
Training Requirements
ServSafe certification
DOT compliance and Safe Driver training
Product knowledge including species, flavor profile, product handling, slicing technique
Use of internal product and training tools (e.g. TRC, DOCK)
Warehouse operations (e.g. use of pallet jack, proper lifting techniques, product rotation, scale operation)
Deli Operations
Slicer use, maintenance, and cleaning
Deli scale operation and sanitation
Proper slicing technique, product wrapping and handling