Company Overview

Primal Pet Foods is a Fairfield, California-based manufacturer of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods and treats for dogs and cats. Primal Pet Foods was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild.

We're looking for reliable and motivated people to join our fast paced, growing Primal Team!

Job Summary

Retail Training Specialist - Northeast US

This position provides educational support to associates in multi-unit chain accounts to increase awareness and sales of Primal Pet Foods through comprehensive understanding of the food’s benefits.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide support to associates in multi store accounts to increase awareness and sales of Primal Pet Foods through education

• Develop relationships with store associates and managers while identifying their individual strengths and weaknesses

• Using this information, design individualized action plans to increase sales and brand awareness at each store

• Mentor retail associates in each location to be Primal brand experts & raw food advocates

• Run companywide category and brand training programs for new and senior staff

• Plan trainings and education events to maximize associate attendance and enjoyment

• Work in retail stores demonstrating how to educate customers on the category

• Identify best store events to attend or support with promotional materials

• Organize weekly schedule to accommodate store requests while being efficient

• Work with low performing stores to build category knowledge in their region

• While honoring all corporate regulations provide in store merchandising support and education

  Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of Pet Food Industry, brand, and products

• Previous Retail experience preferred

• Strong Presentation and Facilitation Skills.  Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions

• Self-starter in an independent environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Office/Windows environment, word processing, spreadsheets, email and web-enabled applications.

• Goal oriented with a track record of success

   

  Special Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 75% of schedule, inclusive of at minimum 25% of total schedule by air travel

• Availability to work nontraditional hours including some Sundays and evenings based on operational need.

• Must be able to obtain U.S. passport for Travel to Canada

  Location

• The ideal candidate  preferably resides in Philadelphia or the Greater Eastern Pennsylvania area. 

   

Why join the Primal Pack?

• Primal offers great benefits and perks such as:

• 401k with Company match up to 4%

• Paid vacation and sick hours.

• Paid company holidays, 8 per year.

• Low-cost medical insurance

• Competitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus, discounted pet insurance!

• Internal Career opportunities, training, and much more!

   

   

   

  Primal Pet Group is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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