Zone Specialist - Produce - Zone 2

At Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC), we’re not just about business—we’re about building a community where you can thrive. Based in Tyler, Texas, BGC is home to five unique banners—Brookshire's Grocery Company, Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, Fresh by Brookshire's, and Reasor's—operating over 215 + stores across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

We’re all about creating a workplace where you can thrive. At BGC, you matter, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is unlimited. Whether you're launching your career or ready to level up, you’ll find a supportive team, endless growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Wellness that works for you: Comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage.
• Flexibility and freedom: Paid time off to relax, recharge, and enjoy life.
• Ownership that empowers: 401(k) plan to help you build a solid future that the Company contributes to.
• Savings for your lifestyle: Exclusive employee discounts on the things you need most.
• Investing in your dreams: Scholarships and educational support to fuel your growth.
• Adventure awaits: Access to a 205-acre outdoor recreation area for unwinding, connecting, and having fun.

When you join BGC, you’re not just starting a job—you’re becoming part of something bigger. We’re here to support your goals, inspire your journey, and celebrate your wins.

Coverage Area:

North Texas - Van, Emory, Athens, Wills Point, Malakoff, Terrell, Canton, Grand Saline, Kaufman, Hillsboro, Mabank, Seven Points, Midlothian, Groesbeck, Corsicana, Quinlan, Forney, Robinson, Red Oak, Alvarado, Corsicana, Seagoville, Edgewood, Kemp, Palmer, Italy, Grandview. Must live within zone coverage.

Job Summary:

Oversees produce department operations for multiple stores within an assigned geographic area. Trains and develops retail partners to ensure proper execution of produce operations and to achieve expected financial objectives.

SCOPE OF WORK

Displays a list of typical duties and accountabilities. List is not based on order of priority.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists management with interviewing, hiring, training, and developing partners; appraising performance, administering rewards and discipline; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Works in conjunction with retail management to evaluate pay and issues.
• Oversees the execution of produce category management programs at the retail level to ensure correct product placement according to schematic plans, maintenance of pricing accuracy, and fulfillment of negotiated vendor promotions.
• Offers recommendations to category management and retail leadership for process improvements.
• Performs in-store condition inspections related to product date, quality, presentation, and temperature. Ensures adherence and compliance of all food safety regulations and product origin labeling.
• Supports the execution of processes related to inventory replenishment, control, and general management of the produce category.
• Analyzes and interprets reports and retail store results; assists with forecasting sales, trends, and industry innovations.
• Conducts store visits within assigned geographic territory to ensure alignment with Company programs and initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison between category management and retail operations; assists with vendor relations.
• Attends period-end category management strategy meetings and assists with sales plan development.
• Indirectly responsible for sales, shrink, profit/loss, market share, and human capital metrics for produce departments in assigned geographic territory.

SKILLS AND EDUCATION

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of retail produce departments.
• Intermediate knowledge of software systems used for the purpose of planning, forecasting and budgeting.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Intermediate knowledge of SAP reporting and transactional applications.
• Intermediate knowledge of WFM (Workforce Management).
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.
• Ability to research information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to show information in presentation or diagram form.
• Ability to reason, form concepts and recognize and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal form.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret information.
• Ability to learn new technology systems, methods and processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Ability to use knives/box cutters.
• Ability to operate a fork lift/pallet jack.
• Ability to use precision hand tools.
• Ability to frequently travel to off-site and out-of-town locations with possible overnight stays.
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Required to drive in accordance with the BGC Driver policy.
• Must be attentive to potential hazards and remedy or place appropriate warning signs or devices around or near the hazard as soon as is reasonably possible.
• Must report any potential hazards that cannot be immediately remedied to a supervisor.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• High school Diploma or GED required. 
• Four or more years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or higher education required.
• Food Handler Certification required where applicable.
• Partners must be 21 years of age or older to drive for Company business in accordance with the BGC Business Driver Policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands:

• Continuously required to use close vision, distance vision, depth perception or the ability to focus.
• Frequently required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to use hands for reaching, touching or handling.
• Frequently required to use fine finger movements (ex. sorting and typing).
• Frequently required to sit for long periods of time.
• Frequently required to stand or walk.
• Frequently required to drive.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, maneuver or lift objects up to 75 lbs.
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel or squat.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop or crawl.
• Attendance at work is required.

Work Context and Environment:

• Work is generally performed in a retail environment with occasional visits to an office environment.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme cold conditions (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to wet, slippery or damp conditions.
• Quiet to moderate noise level.

Ready to find your place? BGC is “A Career Where You Belong.” 

Brookshire Grocery Company strives to provide a safe, drug  and alcohol-free environment for its partners and customers. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age , disability, genetic information or military status and any other trait protected by law.