Deli​/Bakery Merchandiser - VA and Northern regions

Deli/Bakery Merchandiser - VA and Northern regions

Apply for the Deli/Bakery Merchandiser - VA and Northern regions role at Merchants Distributors, LLC
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LOCATION:

Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia

• Accountable for increased retail Deli/Bakery sales of MDI independent customers to meet or exceed assigned budget goals.
• Analyzes and provides solutions for P&L profitability, shrink, staffing, or training problems for MDI independent customers.
• Responsible for the coordination of new store openings, seasonal sets, and promotions for all assigned stores, including merchandising the Deli/Bakery departments and explaining MDI's ordering system, pricing system, marketing and advertising.
• Recommends retail price zones to maintain customer profitability and competitive price image in their markets.
• In coordination with the Retail Brand Directors, the MDI Deli/Bakery Director, and buyers, makes recommendations for ad products and key items in regional markets to assist Sales Manager.
• Provides sales support by informing independent customers of new programs and items and industry changes and assists with promotional execution.
• Creates and is accountable to achieve an effective product variety mix meeting customer sales and profit expectations.
• Coaches store owners, managers, and department heads on effective Deli/Bakery operations including sanitation, food safety, product quality and freshness, increasing sales, and department training.
• Develops and is accountable for effective training programs for store owners, managers, department heads, and clerks.
• Acts as a vital communication link to store management teams, employees, and the MDI Office support staff, covering advertising, pricing, merchandising, and marketing.

• Candidate should have a four‑year degree or equivalent experience in a retail Deli/Bakery department, including Deli/Bakery department management.
• Three‑to‑five years’ experience as a retail Store Manager preferred.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Incumbent should be a leader among peer groups with a proactive approach that seeks continuous improvement.
• Excellent computer skills required.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management, Supply Chain, and Product Management
• Industries:
  Wholesale, Retail, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance