Produce Merchandiser

THE ROLE

The Produce Merchandiser is responsible for merchandising, product/program education, and quality standards of our Produce Departments, company wide. This position works with the Fresh Director, Produce Coordinator, and Vice President, Product in supporting product merchandising and program integrity. The Produce Merchandiser provides ongoing in-store education, with an emphasis on merchandising, product knowledge, shrink tracking, food safety and sanitation, production methods, product yields, and proper use of equipment.

This position also supports department standards, recipe/spec compliance, portion control, quality control, and works directly with Produce Department leaders, company wide, to ensure successful program execution on a daily basis. This role also supports promotion planning including ad writing and ad related buying functions.

• In partnership with the Fresh Director, Produce Coordinator, and Vice President, Product, develops and implements company wide Produce Department merchandising standards; maintains proprietary and branded products and programs.
• Under the supervision of the Fresh Director and Vice President, Product, and in partnership with the Produce Coordinator, creates and implements product/program education, training, and quality control materials.
• Ensures merchandising and product/program quality standards and accuracy between store locations.
• Effectively leads and coordinates product/program education efforts and quality standard expectations on a company wide basis; works closely with Produce Department leadership, providing guidance, training, and support within the Produce category.
• Determines products to be offered in connection with Ad Item selections; coordinates with the Marketing Department and produce suppliers as needed.
• Provides leadership for company wide Produce Department team members, including product merchandising, training, motivation, communication, and sharing of the Company vision.
• Works with the Store Director Team, Fresh Director, and Produce Coordinator as needed, to help address employee performance issues (e.g., provides the Store Director Team with relative information so the Store Director may follow-up with the team member).
• Participates in regular company wide Produce Department leadership meetings that include information on new item selection and program presentations, latest trends, current sales/gross targets and achievements, upcoming resets, remodels and holiday planning, and priorities for our Produce Departments, company wide.

• Minimum two years’ supervisory experience in a produce retail environment required.
• Minimum one year retail floral, meat, or seafood experience preferred.
• Demonstrates a strong knowledge and understanding of Produce Department requirements, including merchandising, applications, products, and culinary skills.
• Must have genuine enthusiasm for great tasting, high quality food, and a proven ability to engage and create excitement with team members.
• Able to create, develop, and execute product education for team members within budget provisions; proven ability to train and effectively share information in a teaching manner.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Proven ability to positively affect sales and manage profit and loss.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to effectively delegate and follow-through in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates a high-level of self-motivation; takes initiative and successfully problem solves.
• The ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within deadlines is a must; sense of urgency required.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• A proven ability to interact and perform all job responsibilities with professionalism and confidentiality is essential.

• Competitive pay
• 20% team member discount
• Medical, dental, vision insurance (very low cost to team members)
• Health savings accounts (subject to qualified medical plans)
• Flexible spending arrangements (subject to qualified medical plans)
• Company-funded disability and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program…