Assistant Sales Manager

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success. 
 
We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover.  
 
We foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while setting the highest standards for performance.
 
Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

LOCATION: Rockvale Outlets 35 S. Willowdale Dr  Suite 1718 Lancaster, PA 17602                

JOB TITLE: Assistant Sales Manager

BASE RATE PER HOUR: $20.50 per hour            

HOURS: Full time        

 (Starting times and hours may vary depending on coverage due to report-offs and the production schedule, especially during holidays.)

Position Purpose: 

Assist in leading and directing store employees, and ensure sales objectives are met or exceeded.  Ensure that store is set according to merchandising strategy (red-black-blue, high-to-low with the customer flow).  Continually focus on improving productivity by means of value-added operational efficiencies: customer service initiatives, merchandising, inventory control and flawless execution at the store level.    

KEY RESULT AREAS RESPONSIBILITIES/WORK ACTIVITIES 
Build the Business Profitable Sales Volume 
➢ Understand and know what daily, monthly and yearly store goals are for Productivity and Key Performance Indicators (KPI) 
➢ Provide all required assistance to store team to achieve Pepperidge Farm’s established net sale, average sale and bakery sale KPI 
objectives 
➢ Participate in customer count building initiatives including Customer Appreciation Events and community sponsored events 
➢ Model the Customer Service Process and ensure that all store employees are actively participating in the process 

Operational Excellence 
➢ Maintain the merchandising strategy for all Pepperidge Farm products that ensures the proper handling, placement and inventory 
levels 
➢ Assist in total store operations including daily monitoring of financial results, productivity, cash handling, administration, inventory, 
merchandising, pricing, maintenance, customer service, store safety & promotional activities 
Build the Organization Leadership 
➢ Assist in recruiting and hiring of store team 
➢ Establish and maintain high level of relations with store team 
➢ Train store team on all store operating procedures including store opening/closing, customer service, cash handling, register operation 
and merchandising, pricing and inventory control   
➢ Frequently counsel and assist store team with specific problems and opportunities 
➢ Monitor store payroll activities for store to ensure that both federal regulations (scheduling and timecards) and company policies and 
procedures are being followed 
 

Personal Development 
➢ Build store employee’s capabilities for advancement opportunities. Ensure collaboration across the organization to ensure delivery of 
results   
➢ Provide store team with regular input on performance; coach and provide recommendations to each team member on areas for 
improvement (including specific training).   

BACKGROUND AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS 
➢ Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
✓ Read, write and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos 
✓ Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure 
✓ Apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  
The following is a list of physical requirements that you could be responsible for during the course of a normal week in the thrift or outlet store. Reasonable accommodations may 
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Receive, sort and stock bread deliveries five days a week 
Receive a frozen and dry delivery once a week. 
Rotating product 

Job Analysis: 
Standing: max 9 hours/day 
Walking: max 9 hours/day 
Sitting: max 1 hour/day 
Driving: Variable 

Lifting/Carrying: poundage as follows: 
Bread: max. 20 lbs. – 26% of business 
Biscuit: max. 10-15 lbs. – 50% of business 
Frozen max. 10-15 lbs. – 13% of business 
Misc. Products: max. 20-50 lbs. – 11% of business 
Pushing/Pulling: distance as follows: 
Bread: stacked 10 high – max. 200 lbs., 30-40 ft. to push/pull, approx. 5-8 times/day 
Biscuit: max. 20-50 lbs. – 30-40 ft. to push/pull, 15-25 times/day 
Frozen: max. 20-30 lbs. – 30-40 ft. to push/pull, 5 times/day 
Misc. Products: max. 100 lbs. – 30-40 ft. to push/pull, 5-8 times/day 

Body Motions: 
Frequent bending, reaching and squatting 
Occasional kneeling, climbing and balancing 

Environment:
95% indoors and 5% outdoors  
15% exposure to cold (if location has freezer) 
Compensation and Benefits: The starting rate for this full-time, hourly position is $20.50 per hour.  

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.