Retail Tech Consultant - Los Angeles, CA Area
Company: UNFI
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Who is UNFI?UNFI is the largest distributor of conventional
natural organic and specialty grocery products in the United States
and Canada. We supply over 43000 customer locations with 250000
products from 58 distribution facilities across the country. UNFI
ships 2 million cases per day supplying thousands of consumers and
nourishing families nationwide. Our retailers range from small
family-owned stores to Whole Foods Markets and everything in
between.We are seeking a Retail Tech Consultant to join our team!
This candidate would have the opportunity to grow their career at
UNFI as we continue to grow our company and services to our
customers.Job Overview:The ideal candidate is seeking a career path
as a business professional who cultivates and manages UNFI retailer
relationships across their region. The candidate will plan, execute
and administer Retail Technology activities involving the
marketing, installation, and training of retail store systems. The
candidate identifies the customer s retail technology needs then
recommends, implements and supports strategic technology systems
and product offerings.Job Responsibilities:Manage Retail Technology
retailer relationships to include establishing individual retailer
technology implementation plans with assigned UNFI affiliated
retailers, in conjunction with Regional R/T Director and Manager,
Regional Marketing, Category Management and Development
departments.The candidate works under the direction of the Regional
Retail Technology Manager as well as in collaboration with other
Retail Technology Consultants and outside vendors.Possesses good
written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and must be
able to deal effectively with a wide variety of people, both in
person and remotely.The candidate has project management capability
and must maintain knowledge of industry standards as well as key
technology strategies and product offerings.Understanding of both
technical and mechanical aptitudes in order to carry out the many
aspects of the position, including the installation and support of
networking hardware and software.Retail and/or applied technology
experience is a plus. IT Consultant background, POS System
Specialist, Retail Networking experience or recent tech school
graduate looking to learn and grow would be a great candidate for
the role.The position has the flexibility of working from home with
travel to customer locations in the area. Reliable transportation
required.Maintain knowledge of industry developments, changes and
improve professional skills by attending Industry conferences,
Corporate R/S product training sessions and related education
classes or seminars as recommended and approved by the Regional R/T
DirectorJob Requirements:The candidate should possess a 2 year tech
degree, college degree or equivalent work experience.1+ years
experience in similar positions preferred.The candidate must have
the ability to translate complex, rapidly changing, technical
solutions into a clear business case for multiple styles of UNFI
affiliated retailers. Attention to detail is critical to
success.The R/T Consultant seldom works in the proximity of
supervisors. They must be able to function effectively with very
little supervision.Self-starter, highly motivated, punctual and
able to manage the logistics of a potentially complex schedule.The
R/T Consultant should possess a mechanical aptitude as well as a
good background in applied technology, able to adapt and learn new
tools and skills quickly.Public/customer facing position strong
written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsAll
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal
Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and
respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA
Federal Contractor.
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