Agenturpartnerin / Agenturpartner Kanton St. Gallen

Valora Group; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to share experiences with other agencies

Advice on turnover and cost planning

Turnkey shopfitting in uniform branding

Comprehensive training programmes

Job summary

Valora Group in Pennsylvania, Indiana is looking for independent operators to manage their well-frequented stores. The role involves leading staff, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining high service quality. The ideal candidate should have a retail specialist EFZ certification and experience in hospitality or gastronomy.

Benefits include detailed training and the support of the Valora network to ensure your success as an independent business owner.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, hospitality, or gastronomy.
• Interest in self-employment and managing stores.
• Willingness to invest time and persistence.

Responsibilities

• Managing well-frequented Valora stores independently.
• Leading staff, including scheduling and training.
• Inventory management and maintaining stock levels.
• Advising customers and building relationships.
• Collaborating closely with suppliers.
• Optimizing processes and service quality.
• Ensuring professional store appearance.

Skills

Customer oriented

Team oriented

Willing to learn

Organized

Education

Training as a retail specialist EFZ

Job description

As an established provider of convenience and food services, Valora is offering you the opportunity to become self‑employed. Using a tried‑and‑tested turnkey business model, we will help you open your own store. We will also support you beyond this stage so that you not only get off to a successful start but also feel confident as an agency partner over the long term. You can choose which of our first‑class formats suits you best. Choose from avec, Press & Books or k kiosk (at highly frequented locations, such as train stations, airports or petrol stations).

You have a welcoming disposition and offer your customers a special shopping experience – from presenting goods in the most appealing way possible to offering comprehensive advice and support. You have very strong communication skills, are open‑minded and enjoy meeting people. You are creative, reliable and have a good eye for detail. You are able to inspire and convince others through your passion for food and convenience services. You are an excellent role model for your team and are always willing to pitch in yourself. As a leader with a sensitive mindset, you take care of your employees and help them develop. Become part of the Valora network and brighten up our customers’ day.

• Managing one or more well‑frequented Valora stores as an independent entrepreneur with full responsibility.
• Leading the staff, including scheduling, recruiting, and training employees.
• Inventory management (inventory taking, stock levels, orders).
• Proactively advising customers and building/maintaining customer relationships.
• Collaborating closely with suppliers and the responsible sales management.
• Continuously optimizing processes and service quality in the store.
• Ensuring a professional appearance of the store and implementing sales‑promoting measures.

Requirements you bring

• Training as a retail specialist EFZ and/or relevant experience in retail, hospitality, or gastronomy.
• Interest in self‑employment and managing one or more stores.
• Willingness to invest a lot of time, work, and perseverance, especially at the beginning.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and action, team spirit, and organizational talent.
• Enjoyment in dealing with people as well as a pronounced customer and service orientation.
• At least 30,000 CHF (depending on the format) in equity capital for the establishment of a GmbH and for joining as an agency partner.
• Swiss passport or a residence permit.

Success profile

• Customer oriented
• Team oriented
• Willing to learn
• Organized

Benefits

• Opportunity to share experiences with other agencies within the Valora network.
• Advice on turnover and cost planning.
• Turnkey shopfitting in uniform branding/corporate design, plus advertising and communication materials.
• Detailed induction training and preparation for future tasks.
• Well‑established stores at highly frequented locations.
• ERP system, category management (structuring of product groups) and central purchasing.
• Attractive prospects for development and the opportunity to take over several stores.
• Comprehensive training programmes, further education and training, plus seminars and expert talks.