Retail Meat Merchandiser hiring - Plum Market

About the role

The Meat & Seafood Merchandiser supports the overall growth, execution, and consistency of Plum Market’s Meat & Seafood departments. This role focuses on exceptional Guest Service, product quality, merchandising standards, inventory control, Team Member training, and new product development.

Responsibilities

• Supports exceptional Guest Service and ensures strong Meat & Seafood merchandising standards across Plum Market locations.
• Partners with Store Leadership, Team Leaders, and Team Members to ensure department standards are consistently executed.
• Create and support seasonal displays, promotional programs, and merchandising opportunities.
• Work with vendors and internal teams to identify product specials, seasonal opportunities, and new product offerings.
• Support product development from start to finish, including pricing, signage, placement, Team Member training, and sampling.
• Train, coach, and develop Team Members to improve product knowledge, ordering, profitability, sales, and overall department performance.
• Support Team Leaders in the continued growth and development of Plum Market’s Meat & Seafood programs.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, and evaluating leadership and supervisory roles within the department.
• Review reports and work with store teams to execute promotional plans and operational goals.
• Support the department in meeting sales, margin, labor, and profitability goals.
• Maintain and update order guides, vendor information, purchasing documents, and rebate programs.
• Monitor inventory practices to ensure accuracy, consistency, and product integrity across locations.
• Organize and participate in vendor meetings on a monthly or quarterly basis.
• Cook demonstrations and training opportunities.
• Ensure all Meat & Seafood departments follow Plum Market policies, procedures, food safety standards, sanitation expectations, and department guidelines.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with Guests, Team Members, Store Leadership, vendors, and Support Office partners.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of related experience in Meat and Seafood.
• Experience as a butcher, meat cutter, or in a similar meat and seafood role.
• Strong knowledge of meat cutting techniques, product selection, food safety, sanitation, labeling, rotation, and department standards.
• The ability to train, coach, and support Team Members and Team Leaders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software systems.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
• The ability to bend, stoop, climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted, and push or pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted.