Field Merchandise Manager

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