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A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.\nOur braggingly happy team members - ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists - create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.\nReady to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!\nLocation:\n850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315Position Summary:\nThis role is responsibleto manage the wholesale sales and gross profit for their assigned category and area; establish and maintain relationships with all independent customers that are serviced by the Company, ensure the execution of merchandising and marketing plans necessary to drive sales, and provide staff assistance in the areas of sales calls, procurement and merchandising.\nHere's what you’ll do:\nManage assigned fresh merchandiser team; provide oversight to ensure sales and gross profit goals are achieved as well as customer satisfaction.\n\nAssure the warehouse meets sales, expenses, gross and net profit objectives while monitoring the sales and quality control teams.\n\nMonitors and follows up on operating performance of stores within local territory with specific regard to sales and profit performance of all existing and new products.\n\nAnalyze and interpret product category data and train others on how to use data to increase sales and maximize profits. Work with the Company’s category/product development managers, industry partners, vendors, brokers, manufacturers, distributors, to bring support to category management programs, including reset activities.\n\nAdvise Category Management team of product assortment/selection through appropriate analysis such as adding new items or deleting poor performing items to allow Category/Product Development Managers the ability to provide the most appropriate support to members.\n\nServe as the local primary source of information for assigned categories - use information to influence the team and to improve the results.\n\nAccountable for area and category department financial budgets in meeting and exceeding sales, distribution, expense, gross margin, overall department profitability and image objectives for banner.\n\nPrepare weekly advertising programs from cooperative submissions from the buying area, prepare weekly merchandiser, pricing and forecasts to the buying and replenishment areas.\n\nPartner with procurement department to determine the department assortments, product evaluation, advertising, merchandising programs, layout and display standards.\n\nResponsible for oversight of quality assurance/inspection team.\n\nResponsible for department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals. Develop and monitor department budget as required.\n\nMaintain current knowledge of industry trends and best practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.\n\nAdditional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.\n\nHere’s what you’ll need:\nBachelor's Degree (Required) Business Administration,Merchandising or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/ or experience.\n\nFiveyearsMerchandising experience inappropriatecategory.\n\nExperience purchasing and negotiating in a retail or wholesale environment.\n\nTwo years ofsupervisoryexperience.\n\nExcellent oral and written communication, financial acumen, strategic problem solving, leadership, analytical skills, and influencing and negotiations skills.\n\nProven experience working across business units to leverage resources and capabilities to accomplish company goals.\n\nProficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint).\n\nExperience with Category Management and purchasing systems such as Biceps Purchasing System is a plus.\n\nAbility to travel up to 25%.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nMay be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.\nSpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. 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