Retail Strategy & Optimization Manager

Morrison Healthcare

Position Title: Retail Strategy & Optimization Manager

Pay Grade: 16

Reports To: VP

Salary: $$90,000 - $100,000

Other Forms of Compensation: 20% bonus potential

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Morrison Healthcare, we believe great food and hospitality have the power to heal and bring comfort. You’ll be part of a collaborative, purpose-driven team that’s redefining the healthcare dining experience through innovation and compassion.

This role offers the opportunity to shape process, strengthen communication, and make a tangible impact on the success of strategic initiatives across the organization

Job Summary

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Retail Strategy & Optimization Manager to support our Marketing team and drive performance across our retail foodservice portfolio. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and scaling retail strategies that improve the consumer experience, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver measurable financial results in healthcare environments.

This position partners closely with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Culinary, and Field Leadership to ensure retail concepts, promotions, pricing, and programs are strategically aligned and consistently executed.

This position will support our West Coast Operations. If you'd like to hear more, please give me a call directly at 512-947-2206

Key Responsibilities

• Support Marketing leadership in developing and executing retail strategies aligned with brand and growth objectives
• Analyze retail performance data including sales, margin, traffic, promotions, and product mix
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to optimize retail performance
• Lead optimization initiatives related to retail concepts, menus, pricing, merchandising, and promotions
• Support the development and rollout of retail programs, tools, and best practices
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure strategies are practical, scalable, and executable
• Measure program effectiveness and provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders
• Support change management and consistent adoption of retail strategies across accounts
• Stay current on retail, consumer, and foodservice trends, especially in healthcare settings
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Hospitality, Finance, or related field
• 5 years of experience in retail strategy, marketing analytics, category management, or multi-unit foodservice
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Experience partnering with marketing teams on strategy and execution
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; POS data experience preferred
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Healthcare, hospitality, or retail foodservice experience
• Background in performance optimization or program management
• Experience supporting field teams and national brand execution
• Must be open to heavy travel
• Must live in California
• Must have Compass Group marketing experience.
  
  

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

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Associates At Morrison Healthcare Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  
  

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1491741

Morrison Healthcare

MICHAEL GREMBA

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