Merchandiser,Fresh,Independent

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, Spartan Nash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, Spartan Nash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors;

from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company?

7600 France Ave S - Edina, Minnesota 55435

$63,000- $100,000 depending on experience

Excellent benefits package, including 2+ weeks PTO and 7 paid holidays. Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) plan with employer match available. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Parental Leave after six months.

This role is responsible to manage the wholesale sales and gross profit for their category and area. Establishes and maintains relationships with all independent customers that are serviced by the division. Ensures the execution of merchandising and marketing plans necessary to drive sales. Provides staff assistance in the areas of sales calls, procurement and merchandising.

• Assures assigned stores meet sales, expenses, gross and net profit objectives while monitoring implementation of corporate merchandising programs and operational standards within area of responsibility.
• Reviews programs prepared by the Category Management team, recommends adjustments to meet local conditions and works with Sales team and if necessary, directly with independent retailers, on action plans to implement.
• Monitors and follows up on operating performance of stores within local territory with specific regard to sales and profit performance of all existing and new products.
• Analyze and interpret product category data and train others on how to use data to increase sales and maximize profits.
• Work with Spartan Nash Category/Product Development Managers, industry partners, vendors, brokers, manufacturers and distributors to bring support to category management programs, including reset activities.
• Advise Category Management team of product assortment/selection through appropriate analysis such as adding new items or deleting poor performing items to allow Category/Product Development Managers the ability to provide the most appropriate support to members.
• Serve as the local primary source of information for assigned categories and use information to influence the team and to improve the results.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) Business Administration or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, MBA preferred.
• Two years marketing, category management, product management and/or product development experience.
• Experience purchasing in a retail or wholesale environment.
• Strong oral and written communication, financial acumen, strategic problem solving, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Excellent influencing and negotiations skills.
• Proven experience working across business units to leverage resources and capabilities to accomplish company goals.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Category Management and…