Merchandise Manager

About the role

The Merchandiser Manager leads a team of merchandisers to uphold presentation standards and support sales objectives across multiple retail locations.

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.

Requirements

• 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)