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Festival Foods · 2 weeks ago

Produce & Floral Senior Director

US-WI-De Pere

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Festival Foods is a Wisconsin grocer committed to exceptional service and community support. The Produce & Floral Senior Director leads the strategic direction and operational excellence of the Produce & Floral merchandising programs across all store locations, driving performance and innovation.

CommunitiesFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Provides enterprise leadership for the Produce and Floral business, overseeing Produce & Floral Training and Execution Specialists and Buyers while developing department managers across all company store locations

Analyzes market trends, category performance, and guest insights to introduce new items and drive innovation & technology enhancements within Produce and Floral

Establishes, executes, and continuously improves standards for team performance, guest service, food safety, and in-store merchandising

Directs all purchasing, product selection, promotional strategy, and advertising plans to support profitable growth and market competitiveness

Oversees and ensures compliance with all food safety programs, maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory adherence

Manages everyday and seasonal assortments across all store locations, ensuring alignment with consumer demand, seasonal availability, and brand standards

Leads retail pricing strategy for Produce and Floral, including competitive price indexing, promotional pricing, and value positioning by market

Plans and executes advertising strategies by regional market in partnership with internal teams and external partners

Regularly evaluates the competitive landscape through market visits and analysis

Partners with Store Operations leadership to drive strong store execution, effective merchandising programs, and consistent guest experiences through regular store visits

Builds and maintains strategic supplier relationships, creating joint business plans that support quality, innovation, and profitable sales growth

Establishes and maintains quality standards for Produce and Floral, addressing opportunities related to product quality, sourcing, and presentation

Oversees departmental profitability, ensuring results align with the Annual Operating Plan and adjusting strategies as needed to meet financial goals

Leads annual forecasting, budgeting, and the development, compilation, and review of the Annual Operating Plan for Produce and Floral

Investigates and resolves escalated concerns related to product quality, quantity, and service to protect guest trust and brand integrity

Develops standard operating procedures (SOPs) and identifies training needs to support consistent execution and capability development across teams

Maintains deep industry knowledge, including seasonality of fresh produce & floral business, through participation in Produce and Floral events, supplier engagement, and visits to core growers to strengthen sourcing and supply chain insight

Regular, timely attendance in compliance with the work schedule, and adequate notice to find a replacement for occasional absences

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Produce leadership experienceCategory management principlesMarket share dynamicsStrategic planningExecutive communication skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical problem solvingActive listeningNegotiation skills

Required

5+ years of progressive leadership experience in a retail environment, including a minimum of 3 years leading Produce (preferred), with demonstrated success operating at the Director or Senior Director level

Strong knowledge of category management principles, including assortment strategy, pricing, promotion, and space optimization

Demonstrated understanding of market share dynamics and the ability to develop and execute strategies that positively impact competitive position and growth

Actively engaged in the Produce and/or Floral industry, including regular attendance at relevant industry events, conferences, and forums to stay current on trends, data, innovations, and best practices

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, quantitative analysis, resource allocation, human resources, leadership techniques, coordination of people and resources

Strong executive communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication, active listening, influence through negotiation, analytical problem solving, and decisive judgment

Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote

Monitoring and assessing performance of self, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Benefits

Associate Discount: Enjoy an industry-leading 15% off your grocery purchases for you and your immediate household!

Weekly Pay & Premium Pay: Hourly associates are paid weekly, providing more frequent access to their funds. Part-time store associates are paid a $1 premium per hour on Sundays and select holidays. Hourly full-time store associates receive time and a half on Sundays and select holidays.

Two-Week Advanced Scheduling: Better Planning. Better Balance. We provide our associates with their schedules two weeks in advance, offering greater predictability & flexibility.

Vision & Dental Insurance: Part-time and full-time associates are eligible for vision insurance and two dental coverage options that are designed to fit your needs.

Support: Our associates receive support for their total well-being; including 3 weeks of paid parental leave, a fitness reimbursement program offering savings off of fitness membership fees; our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and LEAPCare Care Coaches, which provide associates confidential care related to hospital visitation, conflict resolution, stress management, marriage or divorce, family issues and depression or anxiety.

Save for Your Future: Offering a 401(k), we’re proud to support our associates in planning for retirement. The 401(k) plan empowers associates to save a portion of their paychecks for retirement. Festival Foods has an annual discretionary match to help our associates reach their savings goals.