Merchandising Specialist - Produce

Four Seasons Produce•Ephrata, PA

About The Position

This position will cover locations in the New York Area. Travel is required. As a Merchandising Specialist you will coordinate sales and merchandising functions to support the growth and performance of assigned customers accounts. What you get to do Serve as key point of contact for assigned retail accounts Collaborate with buying, pricing, and sales teams to drive new sales and increase sales to current and newly acquired customers Represent Four Season Produce, Inc. to its customers and the Produce Industry. Train store teams on produce best practices and retail specific policies. Provide hands-on training for produce Managers and produce clerks Work within allocated space; provide merchandising techniques to grow sales and profits Maintain open communication with Retail Services Manager and Four Seasons Leadership Team Maintain open communication with store ownership and store leaders Develop and communicate marketing strategies to ownership and store leaders Identify retail opportunities and challenges in the Marketplace Recognize and respond to the individual motivators of team members and leaders to create a collaborative, high morale work environment. Conduct clear, constructive conversations with store teams regarding department standards such as culling, cleanliness, shrink and inventory management. Leverage deep knowledge of seasonal trends and market shifts to positively impact sales and margin. Collaborate with key account ownership and management to obtain their financial and performance goals. Ability to sell new products, concepts, and merchandising ideas to accounts Work within a Team environment to accomplish large scale store sets, remodels, or resets. Assist with other miscellaneous responsibilities as needed What you bring

Requirements

Ideally, minimum of 5-7 years' experience in the produce industry with relevant experience in wholesale, retail, food service, or organics
Ideally, 3-5 years' experience in sales, merchandising, customer service, or marketing
Broad-based computer skills, with experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and Power BI preferred
Must have a passionate sales personality as well as exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, and organization skills with a keen attention to details
Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, and make sound decisions with minimum supervision
Aptitude for wholesale and retail pricing related to market condition and profitability
Understanding how to navigate mass transit in a city environment to make the best use of time.
Previous experience working with retail establishments within a large city environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Serve as key point of contact for assigned retail accounts
Collaborate with buying, pricing, and sales teams to drive new sales and increase sales to current and newly acquired customers
Represent Four Season Produce, Inc. to its customers and the Produce Industry.
Train store teams on produce best practices and retail specific policies.
Provide hands-on training for produce Managers and produce clerks
Work within allocated space; provide merchandising techniques to grow sales and profits
Maintain open communication with Retail Services Manager and Four Seasons Leadership Team
Maintain open communication with store ownership and store leaders
Develop and communicate marketing strategies to ownership and store leaders
Identify retail opportunities and challenges in the Marketplace
Recognize and respond to the individual motivators of team members and leaders to create a collaborative, high morale work environment.
Conduct clear, constructive conversations with store teams regarding department standards such as culling, cleanliness, shrink and inventory management.
Leverage deep knowledge of seasonal trends and market shifts to positively impact sales and margin.
Collaborate with key account ownership and management to obtain their financial and performance goals.
Ability to sell new products, concepts, and merchandising ideas to accounts
Work within a Team environment to accomplish large scale store sets, remodels, or resets.
Assist with other miscellaneous responsibilities as needed

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Earned Wage Access - flexible access to wages before payday
Paid time off and holidays
Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
Retirement 401(k) with employer match
Company life insurance & voluntary life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Onsite cafeteria, produce market, walking path, and racquetball court
Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, wellness program, employee assistance program, Success Coach, and more!