What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandise Manager position at provide?
The Merchandiser Manager leads a team of merchandisers to uphold presentation standards and support sales objectives across multiple retail locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hire, train, and lead merchandisers to maintain presentation standards.
- Schedule and coordinate merchandising activities, including store sets, demos, and sampling.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key deli contacts at the multi‑unit level.
- Mentor sales merchandisers to promote products and develop deli associates into brand advocates.
- Evaluate and provide feedback to merchandisers to sustain performance and meet profit objectives.
- Communicate field observations and recommend improvements to sales and management.
- Oversee onboarding procedures and ensure employees receive necessary training and equipment.
- Support sales and profit objectives by aligning merchandising efforts with company goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Marketing, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
- 2‑5 years of customer service or sales experience, preferably in the food/beverage merchandising industry.
- Ability to travel as required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Ability to read and write English.
- Clear driving record for at least two years.
- Real ID or passport for travel.
- Physical ability to walk, stand, lift up to 20 pounds continuously, lift up to 50 pounds occasionally, and push or pull carts up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to work weekends as needed.
- Commitment to ethical and professional standards.
Preferred Skills:
- Serv‑Safe certification
Benefits:
- Monthly car allowance and expense reimbursement for select travel
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription, disability, and 401(k)
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000