Grocery Regional Merchandising Manager - OH, PA, WV

Purpose

This position supports the successful execution of perimeter operation (meat, produce and perimeter merchandising) in Corporate stores. The job’s primary focus is to work with District Managers and Regional Directors to improve execution and increase sales. The incumbent will work directly with the retail operations team to improve meat and produce sales and profitability. This position collaborates with procurement and merchandising to develop and sell perimeter, meat and produce, with best‑in‑class standards.

This position will also coordinate regional variations in perimeter merchandising, promotion, and store scripting with the field. Incumbents ensure appropriate execution by training and counseling District Managers and store associates on meat, produce, and perimeter merchandising operations. This role also assists in the implementation of programs, training, and corrective action to reduce shrink in corporate stores.

• Collaborate to establish and coordinate execution of the perimeter as well as regional variations to promotions and selling efforts for meat, produce and perimeter merchandising in corporate stores.
• Plan, coordinate and participate in training efforts in the business unit for corporate stores; take the lead role ensuring District Managers are knowledgeable in merchandising the perimeter and in perishable operations.
• Lead efforts to work with retail operations, coordinating efforts with District Managers and retail business unit directors, to improve sales and profitability purchase concentration.
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are maintained consistently in all stores and that food safety issues are immediately addressed with corporate retail operations. Track and record instances of concern and resolution.
• Manage and direct perishable counselors to successfully support meat cutting and produce operations.
• Train, develop, assist, and counsel perishable staff in stores.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree required, or equivalent, extensive retail experience including hands‑on experience in cutting fresh meat, merchandising fresh meat and meat department operations.
• Experience managing staff is preferred.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to plan, present and effectively implement projects and initiatives.
• Ability to work within a team environment.
• Excellent leadership skills including leading your peers.
• Proficient in Microsoft products, such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to train individuals or groups on all aspects of perishable operations.
• Knowledge and practice of food safety and sanitation regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of retail operation metrics and shrink controls.
• Knowledge of the customer, their needs and wants, and unique aspects of the market.
• Strong people leadership capabilities, including the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency with the ability to drive and sustain positive change in the organization.

• Requires the ability to reach, bend, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing 20–50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight could be 50–80 pounds.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk and/or move about for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp, twist and use sawing motions for extended periods of time.
• Regularly works in freezers, coolers, refrigerators, inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions and inside delivery trucks.

• 401(k) company match up to 4%
• Paid Time Off
• Medical insurance options including FSA & HSA
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Team member referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellbeing program
• Career development opportunities