Merchandising

Overview

• Manage merchandising operations for a leading food distribution organization, ensuring optimal stock levels and sales performance across multiple stores.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to enhance product visibility and customer engagement.
• Collaborate with store managers to address operational challenges and improve overall store quality standards.
• Analyze weekly sales data to identify trends and recommend actionable insights for inventory management.
• Propose promotional activities and pricing adjustments to maximize profitability and customer traffic.
• Evaluate new product proposals and make informed buying decisions to enhance marketability.
• Act as a liaison between headquarters and store teams to address customer concerns effectively.
• Ensure adherence to company guidelines for store quality and merchandising standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Review weekly sales performance and identify trends to optimize inventory levels.
• Recommend markdowns, price changes, or clearance actions for slow-moving items.
• Develop and execute sales strategies for successful product launches and promotions.
• Ensure store quality standards align with headquarters guidelines and rotate displays for freshness.
• Serve as a liaison between stores and headquarters to address operational and customer concerns.
• Evaluate marketability of new products and make informed purchasing decisions.
• Conduct store analysis to advise managers on strengths and improvement areas.
• Propose promotions and pricing strategies to enhance category sales and profitability.

Job Requirements

• Associate of Science (AS) degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in merchandising or related roles; 2 years preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data and recommend actionable strategies.
• Proficiency in inventory management and promotional planning within the food distribution sector.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively between headquarters and store teams.
• Ability to develop and implement sales strategies to boost customer engagement and profitability.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing and grocery industry standards is highly desirable.
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in store operations and merchandising.