Merchandise Department Specialist
Program start date: January 2022
The Merchandise Department Specialist is responsible for monitoring, maintaining, and developing the merchandising departments. This position will remain current on the performances of all products relative to a specific department (produce, bakery, vitamins, etc.) ensuring timely product enhancement; requires visiting stores often to ensure proper merchandising techniques are in place. This position will also work with Category Managers to ensure proper inventory, pricing and placement of products.
Note: this role is based at our headquarters in Phoenix, AZ and is not eligible for relocation.
Essential Job Functions
- Develop new items and programs to target key consumer trends and optimizing overall product assortment
- Create process manuals including cost and labor validation
- Assist in coordinating new product roll outs
- Monitor the design, development and preparation of products
- Support Category Managers in the development of merchandising plans that drive increased share and category growth
- Maintains a high level of store awareness through store visits and communication focused on executive quality
- Conducts regular store visits to ensure merchandising execution is at the required levels
- Assesses store merchandising conditions to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and reinforce company and category programs
- Conduct market research to assess opportunities for growth and maximization of profit
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Chef, Supermarket Service Deli and/or Bakery/Grocery experience preferred
- Requires outstanding communication skills amongst a strong interpersonal attitude that demonstrates organization, multi-tasking and prioritization
- Requires experience in Microsoft Suite, with a high-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- High degree of creativity and ability to work independently