SPECIALTY CHEESE MERCHANDISER, GROCERY RETAIL-MICHIGAN
COMPANY PROFILE:
As a family-owned Midwest grocer, they have built a base of raving fans by providing an unparalleled shopping experience and making a positive difference in each of the communities they serve. They feature a broad variety with an emphasis on local products, fresh produce, made-from-scratch deli and bakery items, USDA Choice meat, seafood and an extensive beer and wine collection. They love food and it shows!
THE ROLE YOU WILL PLAY:
The Specialty Cheese Merchandiser will teach and train department managers on effective display techniques, ordering processes, product utilization, selling techniques and sanitation requirements..
Work with operations on proper inventory controls, attaining acceptable margin & shrink results.
Monitor and ensure implementation and execution of the weekly merchandising notes.
Determine when cheese departments are in need of complete or partial resets and work with the Category Manager and Operations team to complete reset.
Assist category and operations in determining perishable trends and needs for equipment and fixtures.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by completing educational opportunities, reviewing professional publications, benchmarking state of the art practices and networking.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Depending on your experience and skills, your total compensation package will be include very competitive base salary of $60,000 +! Mileage reimbursement.
BACKGROUND PROFILE:
Are you a Cheesemonger? This job is for you!
You already possess a passion on all things cheese-domestic and international including related pairings, etc.
Must have at least 5 years of grocery retail management, preferably in a multi-store advisory role.
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