Salary Range

$68,640 - $76,990

Position OverviewKeep 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 GM/HBC Specialist, you will be responsible for selling to and guiding the company’s retail customer base on best practices to grow Center Store categories—including Dry Grocery, Frozen, Dairy, and GM/HBC—with the goal of increasing market share, non-perishable revenue, and profitability. This role involves engaging with decision-makers at independent retailers to support sales and merchandising of Corporate Brands, introduce new items, and drive growth in high-priority categories.

Job Description

Full-Time, On-Site Role

Location: Rancho Cordova, CA

You will contribute by:

Driving and expanding the distribution of Corporate Brands by filling category voids and ensuring fair shelf space for current and potential SKUs

Securing authorization and distribution of new items in alignment with sell-in objectives and forecasted revenue goals

Identifying and acting on key opportunities to drive PCR growth

Traveling to stores and conducting routed visits to support retailers in building and maintaining strong business relationships with the company, this includes problem-solving, negotiating, and developing programs to build integrity and trust

Delivering regular category training to store contacts, covering new items, merchandising strategies, and departmental best practices

Assisting grocery department managers, owners, and/or supervisors with product selection, training on new items, merchandising techniques, pricing strategies to ensure proper gross profit, ad writing using our ad program, and maintaining product lists with competitive retails

Selling special buy programs and accompanying merchandising plans to stores

Frequently traveling to retail store locations

We’re searching for candidates with:

Knowledge of Private Label products, supply chain operations, and preferably experience in product procurement and vendor relations

Strong verbal and written communication skills, organizational and collaboration abilities, and solid wholesale and retail financial acumen with analytical capability

2-5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 5-7 years of experience in Wholesale or Perishable Retailing in lieu of a degree

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.

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.

QualificationsAssociate Degree - General Studies, Bachelor's Degree - General Studies

Shift1st Shift (United States of America)

CompanyC&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC

About Our Company

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.

Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.