Protein Specialist. Fresh Food Specialist

Job PurposeDrive and monitor performance to develop sales and profitabilityDrive the Defined Fresh strategic initiatives implementationsEnsure the implementation of good practices and compliance with procedures.Functional AccountabilitiesPerform periodical store visits to spot all areas of improvement and compliance to standardsPerformed continuous coaching and extend support to stores’ associatesProvide periodical assessment & technical on job training to enhance stores’ staff skillsDesign the required tools and modules that improving the staff knowledge and awareness, raising their capabilities to meet the company turn around projectsAct as a Key player for fresh department to bridge the gap between operations, Commercial, Supply chain & QualityProduct innovation (including conversions, new recipes and adding new products)Monitor the store’s Fresh performance including sales, sales mix, margin, waste, days cover and audit scores and provide Guidance, action plans & solutions to improve performanceResponsible for new initiatives/projects implementationsProvide weekly insights on competitors’ & Market activities & PricesAct as a subject matter expert for new item introduction in term of quality, Plano-Guide/Planogram as well as the implementation plans to ease and lead the execution effectivelyProvide/report feedback on lack of resources as per agreed planEducationHigh School and above Experience, Skills & Competencies5 years of technical experience in relevant Fresh food section with in-depth knowledge, product featureCoaching skills, Team player, Cross function team skills visual merchanting management, shrinkage managementKnowledge of Microsoft Office ApplicationAnalytical & Reporting skillsGood Communication and interpersonal skillsCommunication skills (English & Arabic)Ability to take and lead initiatives