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Northgate Market · 1 day ago

Merchandising Specialist - Produce District 4- San Diego

Anaheim, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $78K/yr

4+ years exp

Northgate Market is seeking a Merchandising Specialist responsible for driving best practices in merchandising across their stores. The role focuses on achieving sales and profit objectives while training and developing store associates.

E-CommerceFood and BeverageRetail

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

Qualification

Food Safety CertificationFork Lift CertificationRetail Management ExperienceAnalytical SkillsBilingual/Spanish-EnglishMicrosoft SuiteCoaching SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

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

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