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**Primal Pet Foods, Inc.**
**Retail Training Specialist - Florida**
**Primal - Retail Training - Remote - Full Time**
**Company Overview**
Primal Pet Foods is a Fairfield, California-based manufacturer of fully prepared, human-grade raw foods and treats for dogs and cats. Primal Pet Foods was founded with the goal of improving the quality of life and overall health and happiness of pets through wholesome raw foods that mimic the diet of animals in the wild.
We're looking for reliable and motivated people to join our fast-paced, growing Primal Team!
**Location**
* **Preferably based in Florida**
* **Provide support to associates in multi-store large accounts in** **Florida** **to increase awareness and sales of Primal Pet Foods through education**
**Job Summary**
Retail Training Specialist - Florida
This position provides educational support to associates in multi-unit chain accounts to increase awareness and sales of Primal Pet Foods through a comprehensive understanding of the foods benefits.
**Responsibilities and Duties**
* Provide support to associates in multi-store accounts to Increase awareness and sales of Primal Pet Foods through education.
* Develop relationships with store associates and managers while identifying their individual strengths and weaknesses. Using this information, design individualized action plans to increase sales and brand awareness at each store.
* Mentor one retail associate per location to be in store "Raw Specialists".
* Run companywide category and brand training programs for new and senior staff
* Plan training and education events to maximize associate attendance and enjoyment
* Work in retail stores demonstrating how to educate customers on the category
* Identify best store events to attend or support with promotional materials.
* Organize weekly schedule to accommodate store requests while being efficient
* Work with low performing stores to build category knowledge in their region
* While honoring all corporate regulations provide in-store merchandising support and education
**Qualifications and Skills**
* Knowledge of Pet Food Industry, brand, and products
* Previous Retail experience preferred
* Strong Presentation and Facilitation Skills. Listens and gets clarification; Response well to questions
* Self-starter in an independent environment
* Proficient in Microsoft Office/Windows environment, word processing, spreadsheets, email, and web-enabled applications.
* Goal-oriented with a track record of success
**Special Requirements**
* Ability to travel up to 75% of the schedule, inclusive of at minimum 25% of total schedule by air travel
* Availability to work nontraditional hours including some Sundays and evenings based on operational need.
* Must be able to travel to Canada when necessary
**We offer great benefits and perks**
**Paid vacation and sick hours**
**Paid company holidays, 7 per year**
**Low-cost medical insurance, including options with Kaiser, and more**
**Competitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus, discounted pet insurance!**
**401k with company match up to 4%**
**Free Primal products for your pet**
**Career growth opportunities, training, and much more!**
*Primal Pet Group is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.*
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