Assistant Sales Manager - Trainee

California Jobs; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent retailer in Northern California is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager - Trainee. You will support sales growth and track performance through strategic pricing and promotional calendars. This role requires strong analytical skills and collaboration with sales teams to maximize category performance and maintain vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Create yearly category business plan based on analysis of previous results.
• Meet or exceed projected sales and profit contribution.
• Develop a detailed pricing strategy by zone and category.

Job description

Albertsons-Safeway's Northern California Division has an opening for an Assistant Sales Manager - Trainee.

Support categories to increase sales, total gross dollars, and market share versus prior year and to meet or exceed projected numbers.

Create and implement pricing, promotion, assortment, and shelf planograms for each assigned category, based on detailed analysis of past performance, industry best practices, and consumer trends.

The Asst. Sales Manager Trainee partners with corporate merchants to maximize category performance and vendor relationships.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Create yearly category business plan based on detailed analysis of previous results and market trends.
2. Meet or exceed projected sales and profit contribution.
3. Develop a detailed pricing strategy by zone and category, maintaining this approach throughout the year.
4. Create and implement a promotional calendar by major category to support division merchandising strategy.

Additional responsibilities include tracking results and collaborating with sales teams.