Responsibilities :
Field Merchandise Planning and Development
- Implement effective merchandising strategies/tactics for Meat / Seafood / Charcuterie counter and Cold Cut
- Keep an eye on current local trends to keep things relevant to shoppers.
- Lead and train a team of merchandisers to ensure the successful execution of merchandising plans
- Identify key messages and set a clear image of the end result and come up with, revise and present design ideas with assistant merchandisers
- Monitor costs and work within budget
- Producing window displays, signs, interior displays, floor plans and special promotions displays or seasonal themes
Standard Merchandise Operation Management
- Standardize implementation of in-store production & food processing (thawing, cutting, slicing, filleting or any other) activities & train local store staff accordingly.
- Creates and maintains store displays to make products visually appealing to consumers. Creating appealing and eye-catching visual displays that lead the customer through the entire store
- Monitor and maintain inventory levels to minimize waste and maximize profitability
- Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards in Meat / Seafood / Charcuterie counter / Bakery areas
Qualifications :
- Previous experience in merchandising or retail, preferably in a fresh food environment.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in fresh food merchandising
- Strong understanding of various fresh food products, including fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy, and bakery items.
- Retail management skill – able to check correct implementation at store, and work with store team to rectify gap in execution
- Customer orientation
- Work collaboration and stakeholder management
- Strong communication skills – able to communicate at all levels, including front line team, store management & senior management, including cross function. Able to clearly share new procedures and processes.
- Strong coaching ability – able to coach front line and store management team to implement procedures & processes
- Able to travelling across province and region
