Fresh Merchandiser

Grocery Outlet’s mission is to touch lives for the better. Our vision is to be the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S. We value achievement, diversity, entrepreneurship, family, fun, integrity, and service.

About The Team

Our Sales and Merchandising team builds a strong foundation of Independent Operator talent, coaches and develops our Independent Operators, and assists their efforts in maintaining overall productivity and success in their store. The team is collaborative and authentic, promoting open and respectful relationships between Independent Operators and Grocery Outlet. Successful members use analytical ability and drive to complete store operations projects on time and provide excellent customer service to team members, GOI employees, operators, and vendors.

About the role

The Fresh Merchandiser supports an assigned group of Grocery Outlet’s independently operated stores in the merchandising of products in the fresh areas (produce, floral, meat, and frozen foods) to create an environment that customers want to shop. The role also educates Independent Operators and their store teams on freshness levels, dynamic product presentation to drive sales and profitability, inventory control, and upholding safety/health standards. The successful candidate is creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, and enjoys helping people. This role reports to the Director - Sales & Merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Educate and assist operators in achieving profitable results in sales, merchandising, and inventory management.
• Raise the level of merchandising standards for fresh and frozen categories by ensuring proper product representation (based on current product availability or seasonality) and providing solutions and recommendations when necessary.
• Assist in the development of new visual merchandising strategies.
• Assist Operators in training store employees in product handling and storage, freshness levels, product presentation, inventory control, culling of product, and other merchandising areas. Support or facilitate training initiatives from vendors, purchasing, or AOT training.
• Monitor operator’s compliance with all product handling policies and procedures, including those required by vendors, such as receiving and credit procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of previous or similar retail merchandising experience.
• Independent, self-starter, resourceful, with the ability to resolve issues and recommend timely solutions.
• Effective communicator with a positive attitude, detail-oriented, organized, and tactful.
• Comfortable using and leveraging technology in daily work; proficiency in MS Office Suite and Outlook.
• Self-starter, highly motivated, with high personal standards and the ability to work well with multiple tasks and differing viewpoints.
• Five to ten years in the perishables industry with a minimum of three years in a management position.
• Thorough knowledge of the retail food business and perishable department operations, with strong merchandising skills and the ability to make timely, effective decisions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, financial statements, government regulations, and legal documents.
• Ability to write presentations and present information effectively to top management, public groups, suppliers, and operators.
• Ability to solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with high proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Valid Driver’s license, reliable automobile, and willingness to travel (up to 80-90%).

Pay

• Base Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 Annually
• Annual Bonus Program
• Equity
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and more

Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary by location.