Manager, Merchandising, Fresh
Core
Manage wholesale sales and gross profit for assigned fresh produce categories and areas, overseeing merchandising teams and customer relationships.
Role type
Manager, Fresh Merchandising
Builds
Wholesale grocery supply chain operations for independent and chain grocers
Domain
Grocery distribution / Fresh produce
Required skills
Category management, sales and profit analysis, team leadership, budget management, vendor negotiation, data interpretation, strategic planning
Preferred skills
Experience with Biceps Purchasing System, knowledge of industry trends
Technologies
MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint), Biceps Purchasing System
Responsibilities
Manage fresh merchandiser team to achieve sales and profit goals; Monitor warehouse performance and quality control; Analyze product category data to optimize assortment and pricing; Partner with procurement on department assortments and display standards; Prepare weekly advertising and merchandising programs; Oversee quality assurance/inspection team; Manage department staffing, training, and budget.
Seniority
Manager, supervisory level