Senior Director, Center Store

THE ROLE

As a leader of our Grocery, Frozen, Dairy, Beer, Wine, & Spirits, HABA/Nutrition, and Housewares (Center Store) Team, this position is responsible for leading and coordinating the various efforts of the Center Store Team, including establishing and maintaining item selections, retail pricing, space allocation, product supplies, advertised items, and inventory controls. This position works closely with the Executive Vice President of Retail in support of all signature, proprietary, and private label products, and directly supervises and manages the Center Store Team

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MORE ABOUT WHAT YOU’D

• DO
  Oversees the Center Store Team for the item/vendor selection of companywide promotional items; coordinates the efforts of the Center Store Team concerning program development, implementation, and executi
• on.Establishes effective product merchandising standards for all promotional and seasonal products; coordinates the Center Store Team in the development and maintenance of store merchandising maps and calenda
• rs.Establishes and implements cross-merchandising programs, coordinates with the Center Store Team, Store Directors, Assistant Store Directors, and Department Team Leaders to increase sales and educate custome
• rs.Manages the process and approves merchandise sets proposed by Center Store Team; communicates, in a timely manner, merchandise set requirements to the Store Directors and Department Team Leade
• rs.Assumes ultimate responsibility for category management of all Center Store product lines; coordinates with the Center Store Team on all areas of category management including item selections, shelf allocations, and retail prici
• ng.Assists with selection and implementation of special private label items, direct imports, and exclusive Metropolitan Market produc
• ts.Approves product cost negotiations and processes related to quality control, product shelf-life standards, and compliance for special private label items, direct imports, and exclusive Metropolitan Market produc
• ts.Consults with the Center Store Team and provides approval for special product merchandising and/or preparation equipme
• nt.In partnership with the Marketing Director, works to create companywide product, event, and promotional activities. Works with the Marketing Director to develop and maintain the Company’s Marketing Pl
• an.In support of the Company’s Marketing Plan, establishes and coordinates various pricing strategies to achieve overall gross profit objectives; ensures the Center Store Team informs the related Departments and Department Team Leaders of product cost chang
• es.Oversees efforts of the Center Store Team to negotiate ad costs and set ad retails; establishes parameters for ad item related retail pricing strate
• gy.In partnership with the Vice President, Operations, works to ensure the assistance of the Center Store Team with the development and execution of department sales, gross, labor, turns, and supply targe
• ts.Supports the Operations Team in the maintenance and execution of policies and procedures related to physical inventori
• es.Provides appropriate leadership for the Center Store Team and company personnel, in general. Consistently demonstrates effective motivational skills, counseling, interpersonal conflict resolution, problem solving, communication, and sharing of company vision. Effectively builds and maintains morale, motivates and provides feedback, fosters a cohesive, productive work environme
• nt.Coordinates and communicates the activities of the Center Store Team with all other teams throughout the Compa

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WHAT WE’RE LOOKING

• FOR
  Minimum five years supervisory experience required; must currently be in a director-level posi
• tion.Minimum five years proven experience with product management in a related environment strongly prefe
• rred.Successful marketing experience in a professional environment strongly prefe
• rred.Financial statement understanding; successful experience with profit and loss con
• trol.Knowledge of grocery store operat
• ions.Demonstrates good judgment. Effectively assesses situations and information, takes appropriate ac
• tion.Strong leadership skills; proven success as a team leader and member; proven history of personnel develop
• ment.Ability to effectively delegate and follow-thr
• ough.Demonstrates a high level of self-motivation; takes initiative; problem so
• lves.Superior customer service skills; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills requ
• ired.Proficient in technology with successful experience in word processing and spreadsheets; advanced skills in MS Word and Excel prefe
• rred.Ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and produce quality output while working within deadlines. Sense of urgency required. Excellent time management and organizational sk
• ills.Demonstrates an interest in learning; possesses a strong interest in food and related prod
• ucts.Proven ability to interact and perform all job responsibilities with professionalism and confidentiality essen
• tial.Demonstrates dependability and flexibility; proven ability to meet attendance requirem

ents.
WHAT WE

• OFFER
  Competit
• ive pay20% team member d
• iscountMedical, Dental, Vision Insurance (very low cost to team m
• embers)Health savings accounts (subject to qualified medical
• plans)Flexible spending arrangements (subject to qualified medical
• plans)Company-funded disability and life in
• suranceEmployee Assistance Program available to all team
• membersRetirement plans available to all team
• membersPaid vacation, personal, and holiday t
• ime offSick/safe leave provided consistent with local and state requi
• rementsReduced cost ORCA Card program for King County team
• membersEducation
• supportCareer development opport

unities
The specific programs and options available to any given team member are dependent upon eligibility factors such as position, date of hire, work location, and terms of applicable collective bargaining agr

eements.
OTHER THING

S TO KNOW
Employment may be dependent upon successful background check and referen

ce checks.
Equal Employment Opport

unity (EEO)
It is the policy of Metropolitan Market, LLC that all employees and applicants be afforded equal opportunities in employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender identity and gender stereotypes), national origin, religion, disability, or retaliation for engaging in an EEO protected activity. The Company prohibits discrimination or harassment based on any of these categories, as well as on age, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, military service, or any other bases protected under applicable local, state, or