Merchandiser,Fresh,Independent

SpartanNash • Lima, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This role manages wholesale sales and gross profit for an assigned category and area, and establishes and maintains relationships with independent customers serviced by the division. It ensures merchandising and marketing plans are executed to drive sales and provides staff assistance with sales calls, procurement, and merchandising.

The position monitors sales, expenses, and profit objectives and the implementation of corporate merchandising programs and operational standards. It reviews category programs, recommends adjustments for local conditions, and works with the Sales team and independent retailers on implementation plans. It also analyzes product-category performance, supports category programs and resets with internal teams and industry partners, and advises Category Management on product assortment and selection. Travel may be up to 70%, averaging two to three overnight stays per week, with frequency varying according to business needs.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in marketing, category management, product management, and/or product development.
• 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 negotiation skills.
• Proven experience working across business units to leverage resources and capabilities to accomplish company goals.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 70%, averaging two to three overnight stays per week; travel frequency varies based on business needs.
• Ability to lift and/or move 20 pounds.
• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Category Management and purchasing systems such as Biceps Purchasing System.
• Experience in Deli/Bakery is highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure assigned stores meet sales, expense, gross profit, and net profit objectives while monitoring corporate merchandising programs and operational standards.
• Review programs prepared by the Category Management team, recommend adjustments for local conditions, and work with the Sales team and, when necessary, independent retailers on implementation plans.
• Monitor store operating performance within the local territory, especially sales and profit performance for existing and new products.
• Analyze and interpret product-category data and train others to use data to increase sales and maximize profits.
• Work with SpartanNash Category/Product Development Managers, industry partners, vendors, brokers, manufacturers, and distributors to support category management programs, including reset activities.
• Advise the Category Management team on product assortment and selection using analysis, including recommendations to add new items or delete poor-performing items.
• Serve as the local primary source of information for assigned categories and use that information to influence the team and improve results.
• Provide staff assistance in sales calls, procurement, and merchandising.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time