Deli/Bakery Merchandiser

Summary

Help Member-Retailers increase their profitability by assisting in planning the layout of equipment of new or remodeled stores. Analyze Deli/Bakery departments of Member-Retailers and makes necessary recommendations. Assist in setting up shelving and displays for Member-Retailers. Act as a liaison between Member-Retailers and warehouse personnel in order to increase efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Sell programs to Member- Retailers.
2. Evaluate existing equipment and recommend improvements where required
3. Study customer shopping patterns and make recommendations
4. Ensure Deli/Bakery quality compares with expected standards
5. Review product cost and suggested retail price in relation to competition
6. Recommend competitive retail price consideration where appropriate
7. Assist Member-Retailers in preparing a budget for their Deli/Bakery departments
8. Explore reasonable promotional opportunities to build Deli/Bakery sales and increase profit
9. Advise warehouse personnel on measures to increase efficiency while increasing distribution
10. Compare Member-Retailer's Deli/Bakery quality with competition
11. Inform purchasing department on Member-Retailers' requests
12. Act as a liaison between warehouse and Member-Retailers
13. Assist in food show and seminar preparation

Education and/or Experience

Fifth year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Computer Skills

Must have basic working knowledge of computers to include Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

1. The employee must maintain a current Personal Driver's License issued by the state in which the employee resides.
2. The employee must maintain an appropriate motor vehicle record.

Other Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of grocery and bakery/deli products
2. Ability to work with little supervision
3. Good interpersonal and communication skills
4. Ability to sell programs for increased sales
5. Operate harmoniously and cooperatively with others within and outside of department. Must promote a positive work environment.

Other Qualifications

Ability to travel 5-6 nights/month, up to 2 weeks at new store openings.