Produce Merchandiser
Job Summary
· A Produce Merchandiser is responsible for leading the Ideal Market’s growth initiative for selling the finest fresh produce. His position requires a wide range of skills from high-level thinking to tactical category development. In this role, the candidate will develop new accounts and expand the presence of Ideal Market in the fresh produce category.
Responsibilities and Duties
· Consistently research the marketplace for new opportunities and stay current with competitor performance within the market.
· Responsible for assisting and making recommendations to procurement, operation and training departments to ensure the Fresh Produce category is on track with growth targets.
· Provide leadership and guidance to the Purchasing Department with seasonal product sourcing.
· Responsible for creating and executing training sessions to increase the education and ability level of Produce Department.
· Teach handling and care product; effectively working with allocate space, merchandising techniques, etc.
· Provide regular feedback to ensure continuous development in improving and enhancing the team to achieve company growth objective.
· Maintain appropriate inventory to meet customer demand while maximizing inventory turns and controlling shrink.
· Provide timely and effective communication with Sales Department including but not limited to market conditions, product quality and availability, new items, and applications.
· Review daily financials and utilize strategic pricing strategies to ensure profitability and sales growth targets are being met or exceeded and profit plan realized.
Position Requirements
· Strong in-depth knowledge of fresh produce and seasonality
· Must know and understand produce department layouts
· Customer Service Oriented
· Creativity, innovation, and flexibility is a must
· Excellent interpersonal skills and positive attitude
· Detail oriented and organized
· Team player, self-motivated, and independent thinker