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About Wakefern
Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative Members’ retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway® and Gourmet Garage® banners.Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative Members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best-in-class procurement practices.About You
Summary
As a member of the Site Development team, you will work closely with various internal customers such as Real Estate Representatives, Management, and Wakefern Divisions whose objectives closely align with the team’s goals and projects. In this position, you would be engaging with multiple external customers including ShopRite Owners, the Site Development Committee and outside Research Consultants. This role requires a strong strategic mindset with critical thinking and in depth analytical skills. Additional responsibilities include:
• New store / remodel and replacement analyses as requested by the ShopRite organizations and Wakefern Management
• Competitive and sister store impact analyses
• New owner / store acquisition proposals as requested by Wakefern Management
• Metro / county area of opportunity studies upon request
• ShopRite owner strategies / store development plans
• Participates in the training of Site Analysts
• Geographic and travel scope of responsibilities includes the entire Wakefern trade area
Essential Functions
• Maintains the highest degree of technical competence in the field of site location analysis and strategic planning. Has a strong familiarity with the various applications of current, state-of-the-art location research principles and techniques
• Conducts site location research including new store / remodel and replacement analyses, impact analyses, new member / acquisition proposals, metro/county and member strategies to provide actionable information to Wakefern and its individual Store Owners in the execution of an on-going store development plan.
• Communicates with Wakefern members and real estate representatives for site specifications, the collection of population and demographic data from local planning agencies, the U. S. Census Bureau and fieldwork to determine trade area delineations, determination of adequate access for a potential location, competitive evaluations and subsequent sales volume projections.
• Assembles and manages such demographic / socio-economic data as population, incomes, employment, household growth, etc. for the department’s internal data bases in order to provide accurate and timely market information to client base
• Coordinates with teammates and consultants to assemble and manage GIS location data to produce maps and presentations
• Assists Manager in establishing and executing the department objectives while learning various aspects of the functions to lead the team in the absence of the manager
• Ability to travel up to 70% of the time
• Conducts competitive field analyses with the ability to engage with store associates
Qualifications
• College degree required. Concentration in Real Estate or Commercial Real Estate strongly desired
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of site location research experience
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills; ability to lead important meetings and establish actionable expected outcomes. Comprehends and conveys information clearly and effectively
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to decipher data, formulate conclusions and make sound decisions
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong problems solving skills are required
• Proficient technology skills to include: MS Office, Word, Excel, and Power Point with ability to be trained in various customized Real Estate programs
• Conveys strong business acumen, uses sound judgement and decision making skills to manage job responsibilities
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
• Ability to monitor computer screens for long periods of time
• Ability to drive long distances and sit in a car for extensive periods of time
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule as established by the division
Competencies
• Communicate Effectively
• Build Relationships
• Stay Competitive
• Embrace Change
• Develop You
• Drive For Results
About The Work
This job description is intended to set forth the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of the work performed by associates for this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates to do this job. Associates may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment changes. This document describes the position currently available and is not an employment contract.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position covered by this Job Description is expressly declared to be “at will,” meaning Wakefern has the right to terminate the incumbent’s employment at any time, with or without cause. Any written or oral promises or representations to the contrary are expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any associate. Any change to this “at will” employment status must be in writing and signed by the Vice President of |
