Meat-Seafood Mdse​/Field Merchandiser (Hutchinson, Ks

Position: MEAT-SEAFOOD MDSE/FIELD MERCHANDISER (HUTCHINSON, KS)
Work collaboratively with field specialist and store teams in the execution of sales plans. Execute the Corporate Meat/Seafood Merchandising strategies and plans for respective division. Ensure execution of and establish store accountabilities for sales plans for the Meat Department through frequent and timely store visits; encourage valuable feedback from store leadership, field specialist, and associates that provide opportunities to increase sales, profits.

Spend majority of time in stores to ensure Merchandising strategies and plan are executed with excellence. Address issues that hinder stores' ability to meet/exceed customers' expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, regulatory and food safety. Coach and develop direct reports, and store teams to achieve and execute all goals and company strategies and maintain a supply of qualified, promo table individuals.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Based in Hutchinson, Kansas, Dillons merged with The Kroger Company in 1983. Today, we're proudly serving Dillons customers in over 60 stores throughout Kansas.

As part of the Kroger family of companies, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose:
To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.

Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.

Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Dillons family!

What you'll receive from us:

The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:

* A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.

* Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.

* Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.

* Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.

* Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.

* Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.

For more information about benefits and eligibility, please visit our Benefits Page!

MINIMUM

* Bachelor's Degree

* Any store management experience

* System and software knowledge

* Ability to establish priorities, anticipate consumer trends, and project/react to business issues

* Ability to manage and lead associates

DESIRED

* Bachelor's degree

* Any district manager expedience

* Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports

* Communicate Meat/Seafood sales plans, department standards and inspired selling through regular communication calls

* Conduct frequent and timely store visits and encourage valuable feedback from store leadership, field specialist, and associates that provide opportunities to increase sales, profits, and to improve shrink

* Work with field specialist to resolve store issues and remove barriers that prohibit the stores from implementing the budgeted Meat/Seafood department sales plan

* Understand the competitive landscape within the division and provide necessary feedback to corporate merchandising

* Oversee the execution of the corporate weekly sales plan providing feedback to corporate merchandising

* Collaborate with corporate merchandising on executing local seasonal and special merchandising programs

* Monitor the daily/weekly reports to identify any product cost or transportation charge corrections

* Work with field specialist in identifying department training needs and ensure the effective use of the training

* Communicate the corporate sales plan in execution meetings

* Ensure all store associates, store leadership, field specialists and district managers have a complete understanding of all aspects and functions of Meat/Seafood department and its alignment with the company strategy

* Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation