Merchandising Specialist - Produce District 4- San Diego

Northgate Gonzalez Markets•Anaheim, CA

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: The Merchandising Specialist is responsible for driving implementation of best practices and achieving consistency among stores for the 6 Ps - Product, Pricing, Promotion, Placement, Procurement and Partnering for their department in order to maximize sales and margins and help ensure that the store meets targeted projections and goals. This position assesses, trains, coaches and develops store associates. This position reports to the Merchandising Manager with key inputs from the Sales Director and the Director of Field Merchandising. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Assures assigned stores meet sales, expenses, gross and net profit objectives while monitoring implementation of corporate merchandising programs and operational standards within their department. Supports the Director of Field Merchandising in requested activities, projects, trainings and direction as specified. Clearly communicates and enforces standards for quality, customer service, safety, loss prevention, store conditions and food safety to the department and the store. Works with all levels of management in design and implementation of strategies for compliance and actively works with store personnel in the promotion of safety and achieving a ZERO accident safety culture. Assesses talent in the department and recommends ways to acquire and train individuals in department to Store Team Leader. Follows up on operating performance of each assigned store with to achieve sales and profit budgets. Reviews store level sales volume, budgets, expenses and profit plans and assists in developing improvement plans and programs with the Store Team Leader, Department Team Leaders and District Team Leader to achieve objectives. Maintains current knowledge of market conditions and competitive pricing through periodic reviews of competition and provides feedback to the sales departments. Understands and comprehends all financial reports needed to manage the business. Reviews programs prepared by Department Team Leaders, recommends adjustments to meet local conditions and works with Store Team Leaders on action plans to implement. Actively support the company shrink initiatives. Assists in developing department leaders within assigned district through mentoring/coaching and partnering with retail operations and store management team. Meets with Operations leadership regularly, and reports on opportunities for improvement. Sets the example of the desired culture, values and philosophies of the organization. REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS : Education/Experience/Skills High School diploma required with Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Department Leader in a retail environment with demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage operations 4+ years of product knowledge to include product origin, handling and presentation options, in a retail environment, with increasing levels of responsibility. Working knowledge of department and experience managing multiple departments; either perishables or center store Must have valid California Driver’s License and ability/own transportation to travel within district Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: Food Safety Certification required Fork Lift Certification required 2 hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training required Knowledge, skills and abilities: Flexible schedule to work any day and any shift Ability to coach and develop others; lead change and innovation; execute with excellence and provide clear strategic direction. Excellent written and communication skills demonstrated in previous positions. Bilingual/ Spanish-English. High level of analytical skills and organization skills with good computer skills and experience using the Microsoft Suite. Ability to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being drug free under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. Salary $70,304/yr to $78,000/yr Demands and Conditions The physical demands and work conditions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and use the hands to handle, finger, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally exert or lift up to 70 pounds. Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The job requires the ability to travel. The atmospheric environment may occasionally contain airborne particles of flour, spices, and other finely powdered ingredients and frequent aromatic odors. Typically, the noise level in the work environment is moderate. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change.

Requirements

High School diploma required with Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Department Leader in a retail environment with demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage operations
4+ years of product knowledge to include product origin, handling and presentation options, in a retail environment, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Working knowledge of department and experience managing multiple departments; either perishables or center store
Must have valid California Driver’s License and ability/own transportation to travel within district
Food Safety Certification required
Fork Lift Certification required
2 hour Sexual Harassment Prevention Training required
Flexible schedule to work any day and any shift
Ability to coach and develop others; lead change and innovation; execute with excellence and provide clear strategic direction.
Excellent written and communication skills demonstrated in previous positions.
Bilingual/ Spanish-English.
High level of analytical skills and organization skills with good computer skills and experience using the Microsoft Suite.
Ability to pass a standard drug test and qualify as being drug free under the legal and medical guidelines permitted by the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Responsibilities

Assures assigned stores meet sales, expenses, gross and net profit objectives while monitoring implementation of corporate merchandising programs and operational standards within their department.
Supports the Director of Field Merchandising in requested activities, projects, trainings and direction as specified.
Clearly communicates and enforces standards for quality, customer service, safety, loss prevention, store conditions and food safety to the department and the store.
Works with all levels of management in design and implementation of strategies for compliance and actively works with store personnel in the promotion of safety and achieving a ZERO accident safety culture.
Assesses talent in the department and recommends ways to acquire and train individuals in department to Store Team Leader.
Follows up on operating performance of each assigned store with to achieve sales and profit budgets.
Reviews store level sales volume, budgets, expenses and profit plans and assists in developing improvement plans and programs with the Store Team Leader, Department Team Leaders and District Team Leader to achieve objectives.
Maintains current knowledge of market conditions and competitive pricing through periodic reviews of competition and provides feedback to the sales departments.
Understands and comprehends all financial reports needed to manage the business.
Reviews programs prepared by Department Team Leaders, recommends adjustments to meet local conditions and works with Store Team Leaders on action plans to implement.
Actively support the company shrink initiatives.
Assists in developing department leaders within assigned district through mentoring/coaching and partnering with retail operations and store management team.
Meets with Operations leadership regularly, and reports on opportunities for improvement.
Sets the example of the desired culture, values and philosophies of the organization.