Production Operator
Company: Flowers Baking Co. Knoxville
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Why Flowers?Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the
largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States
with 2022 sales of $4.8 billion. Among the company's top brands are
Nature's Own, Dave's Killer Bread, Wonder, Canyon Bakehouse, and
Tastykake. Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com.Our team is the
essential ingredient to success. We embrace diversity and foster an
environment that reflects our values of Honesty & Integrity,
Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and
Humility.Full-time employees are offered:Comprehensive health and
medical benefits401(k) Retirement savings planProfessional growth
and leadership trainingPaid vacation, holidays, and parental
leaveBenefits may vary depending on your work location and your
participation in a collective bargaining unit.SummaryDirects the
management of Retail Sales of products in assigned areas. Utilizing
proper leadership and control, this individual ensures maximum
profitable sales through professional leadership and intelligent
customer service in a team environment. This position is classified
as salaried. Position requires demonstration of competency for all
on-the-job activities that may have a direct or in-direct affect on
product safety, legality and/or quality. The driving of company
vehicles and/or personal vehicles in furtherance of company
business must be done in a manner that is consistent with all DOT
and state requirements. Requires constant interaction with work
group and other departments at the primary work location.Job
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include, but are not limited
to:
Provide Retail Sales Operators with proper and necessary guidance,
direction and assistance to achieve Company profit goals and
compliance with all applicable policies and procedures (customer
service requirements, equipment, and other sales-related areas,
recruitment, retention, orientation, training, discipline,
appraisal, safety, record keeping, EEO and other personnel-related
areas).
Assist in the development of Sales-related goals and communicate
these goals to Retail Sales Operators, then provide on-going
reinforcement and refinement.
On-going market report analysis of competitor activity (pricing,
products, promotions, space, position, people, etc.).
Using the Thrift Store PC reports to determine Flowers units,
dollar sales and profit margin.
Development of plans and relentless pursuit of new business.
Conduct period meetings with Retail Sales Operators to discuss and
agree upon Sales strategies, people management and other related
business.
Train and direct Retail Sales Operators in the understanding and
use of available information, including the professional
presentation of this information to employees to blend Company
goals with customer/employee goals.
Monitor proper execution of stores, execution of settlements,
proper distribution, ordering, and freshness.
Prepare and explain sales history and sell our ideas to increase
store profits and better serve the customer.
Develop, implement and promote a team environment where Retail
Sales Operators monitor their stores and people; where their people
have the best possible morale and competitive spirit.
Ensure orderly and proper stale recovery/relations with Route Sales
Managers.
Maintain close contact with the Vice President of Sales or the
Retail Sales Manager and perform other duties as assigned.
Ensures compliance with all company rules, polices and procedures
(EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be an
integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment
of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other
applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.Desired
ExperienceTwo (2) or more years experience in Retail Sales
Management. Two or more years Retail Sales and management
experience.Desired EducationTwo year college degree in Business
preferred. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total
rewards package. Please reply by 4/22/2024. Resumes are active for
30 days. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the
series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the
basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a
telephone interview.Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/DisabilityIf you need assistance with submitting
your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send
an e-mail to Robert Eugene Brown at Robert.E.Brown flocorp.com
or865 362-7532 .
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