Category Merchandiser - Meat/Seafood

The Fresh Market Inc • Greensboro, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Merchandiser supports Retail Category Managers and Buyers in executing category strategies, launching new products, and driving business objectives. The role maintains cross-functional partnerships and ensures accurate, timely execution in stores. It also identifies trends, enhances store team engagement, and supports innovation, communication, and presentation efforts to optimize category performance. The position is based at The Fresh Market’s Corporate Office - Store Support Center and reports to the Director of Merchandising - Meat/Seafood. Travel to trade shows and stores is required as needed.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in category management and/or store retail experience.
• Strong merchandising, product, and marketing skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiating, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with peers and cross-functional teams.
• Leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong listening, written, and oral communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel for trade shows and store trips.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take calculated risks to achieve results.
• Strong understanding of retail math and margin, and ability to calculate promotional funding.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demonstrated skills with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Retail Category Managers and Category Buyers in developing and executing customer-focused category management strategies and programs to achieve financial goals and business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store teams, prioritizing their support.
• Build and maintain partnerships with teams across the Store Support Center.
• Work with the Category team to select and create on-trend items that fill assortment gaps.
• Support Category team projects and ensure organized follow-through to execution.
• Partner with Retail Category Managers to create store layouts.
• Assist Retail Category Managers and Merchandise Execution with creating Presentation Guides for stores.
• Partner with the Chef Team to develop How-Tos for products made in store.
• Support innovation and new-product implementation from product setup through launch.
• Work in stores as needed to support company and category initiatives.
• Partner with Category Buyers to create distributions for in-store holidays and events.
• Identify emerging trends and regularly shop competitors and the market.
• Partner with Category Buyers and Distributors to improve and maintain service levels.
• Partner with Category Buyers to maintain cost accuracy.
• Review marketing materials for accuracy and clarity for store teams and guests.
• Partner with the Category Assistant to create content for Weekly Programs.
• Work with the Category team to refresh team-facing materials, including Zipline and Inventory Worksheets, to enhance field team engagement with the category.

Benefits

• Team member discount up to 40%.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance available for individual, spouse, partner, and family.
• 401(k) contribution and match for part-time and full-time team members.
• Personal time off and additional time-off purchase plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed