Bashas' Produce Merchandising Partner - Chandler, AZ
About The Position
The Merchandising Partner is a collaborative advisor and field support partner who helps bring merchandising strategy to life in stores. This role supports store performance across an assigned geographic area and has a direct impact on both the team member and customer experience. The Merchandising Partner serves as a key connection between merchandising business partners and store teams, enabling clarity, consistency, and effective execution of merchandising priorities. This position requires strong communication skills, the ability to influence without direct authority, and a commitment to operational excellence.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Five (5) or more years of store operations or food department leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong knowledge of store operations and/or visual merchandising
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn related software tools
- Ability to monitor and analyze performance data, including P&L and key operational reports
- Knowledge of food safety, handling regulations, and operational standards
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong financial and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and meet tight deadlines
- High level of initiative, sense of urgency, and results orientation
- Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to train, coach, and develop store teams
Responsibilities
- Provide training, guidance, and coaching to department leaders and team members on effective merchandising techniques
- Ensure proper execution of corporate merchandising, pricing, and promotional programs at the store level
- Support merchandising clarity and consistency to enable efficient execution and a compelling shopping experience
- Partner with Store Team Leaders and department leaders to review presentation, quality, and inventory levels
- Provide guidance on perishable product quality to support safety, sanitation, and production standards
- Reinforce understanding of standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and featured products
- Participate in the interview and selection process for department leaders, as needed
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and operational standards
- Build strong relationships with merchandising business partners to understand vision, plans, and business goals
- Cultivate, monitor, and share insights to support continuous improvement and optimal store performance
- Provide merchandising execution performance summaries to Division Managers and business partners
- Identify trends, best practices, and opportunities for improvement
- Identify training gaps and serve as a subject matter expert to support learning and development efforts
- Share best practices and recognize store successes to reinforce consistent execution
- Communicate wins and success stories using companywide communication channels
- Advocate for simplified processes and provide feedback to improve merchandising communication and execution
- Provide guidance and feedback on tools and equipment that support visual merchandising and food production
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
