VP of Fresh Foods Merchandising

Overview

This position requires on-site presence at the Coborn's Support Center in St. Cloud, Minnesota. We offer a hybrid work environment with both remote and in-office days. Relocation Assistance is available.

ReFRESH your career with Coborn’s, Inc.! We’re on the search for an experienced merchandising leader to bring a FRESH new perspective to our team and lead our Fresh Foods Merchandising efforts including Deli, Bakery, Meat / Seafood, Produce, and Floral. If you’re a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of fresh food merchandising, market trends, and product development, we’d love to talk to you about this exciting opportunity on our team!

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Merchandising, this role will be responsible for leading high-performing cross functional teams through transformation!

In this role, you can expect to leverage your skills in several areas including :

• Strategic Leadership : Develop and implement a comprehensive merchandising strategy for fresh categories that aligns with company goals and customer expectations.
• Category Management : Oversee the selection, procurement, and pricing of fresh products to ensure a high-quality, profitable, competitive and differentiated assortment.
• Sales and Performance : Drive sales growth and profitability through innovative merchandising practices, promotional strategies, and effective inventory management.
• Team Leadership : Lead, mentor, and develop a team of merchandising professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Partner with cross functional teams to advance work.
• Vendor Relations : Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure product quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery.
• Market Analysis : Stay abreast of market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Customer Focus : Ensure that all fresh food offerings meet or exceed customer expectations in terms of quality, freshness, and value.
• Operational Excellence : Oversee the execution of merchandising plans and ensure adherence to company standards, food safety regulations, and best practices in fresh food departments.

Requirements

Applicants who meet the criteria below will be considered for this opportunity :

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

If you feel we’d make a great pear, apply today!

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO / AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

What's In It For Me

Our remarkable employees strive to inspire happiness, healthy living and simplicity one guest at a time. With a vibrant and fun work environment, ongoing opportunities for career growth, and generous benefit packages, Coborn's offers a bright future for all employee owners.

This role offers Competitive Compensation, Short-Term and Long-Term Bonus Incentives, and Relocation Assistance to the St. Cloud, Minnesota area.

We’re also proud to offer a variety of benefits including :

As a member of our team, you can also expect :

Our culture celebrates employee ideas and encourages creative innovations. We're growing, learning, and overflowing with energy. In a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes diversity, we are investing in our employees, along with the growth of our company. We invite you to join us in carrying out our vision to “Be Remarkable!” Apply today!

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