POSITION SUMMARY Manages group of Merchandising associates at specified site(s) Collaborate with Market Directors to execute market replenishment to achieve KPI goals Accountable for the overall performance, management and development of the Site merchandising department Achieve department and company goals which includes but is not limited to: exemplary customer order fulfillment while managing inventory to the optimal DSO (Days Supply On Hand), support Site profitability through product cost and equity management, participate and support sales growth strategies, deploy inbound logistic strategies, drive replenishment strategy that contributes to warehouse operational efficiencies. Drive execution of corporate strategies such as Category Management and Product Assortment Management consisting of both national and local assortments to meet sales demands in collaboration with Regional Vice President of Merchandising (RVPM). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Build, manage and develop Site merchandising team through regular department meetings; on-going interaction & communication; monitor associate morale; and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement Interprets, trains and consistently reinforces Company policies, procedures and tools Manage site planners and align with market replenishment team to achieve inventory management Service Level, DSO (Days Supply On Hand), A&O (Aging & Obsolete), and Spoilage goals while maximizing operational efficiencies Drive and support corporate and market initiative implementation through all Site functions to achieve/exceed Annual Operating Plan Manage item cost (product and freight) accuracy Align with RVPM to execute activities that grow company gross margin and earned income Manage shrink and approve credits as needed Provide field feedback to the region, market and corporate teams for action and/or alignment Participate in supplier and broker reviews to evaluate sales and gross profit growth opportunities Monitor market analytics (NPD) to increase market share Support cross functional item assortment management process REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 5+ years management/professional experience. Significant category management, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree Strong excel skills CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Ability to build high-performing teams & enable a culture of best practices Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue Ability to work cross functionally and build relationships across the organization/enterprise Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of different backgrounds Demonstrated ability to adapt to and lead change Proactive attitude of identifying and addressing issues as they arise Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong written & verbal communications skills Ability to develop & implement innovative strategies to maximize sales & gross profit potential while driving customer loyalty & Sales Consultant engagement WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Travel 10% IMPORTANT: This role is considered a talent pipeline for Region and Market leadership roles. Any individual who is offered and accepts this role must be willing to relocate to be considered for further advancement. NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity. Required Preferred Job Industries Other
10/06/2025
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY Manages group of Merchandising associates at specified site(s) Collaborate with Market Directors to execute market replenishment to achieve KPI goals Accountable for the overall performance, management and development of the Site merchandising department Achieve department and company goals which includes but is not limited to: exemplary customer order fulfillment while managing inventory to the optimal DSO (Days Supply On Hand), support Site profitability through product cost and equity management, participate and support sales growth strategies, deploy inbound logistic strategies, drive replenishment strategy that contributes to warehouse operational efficiencies. Drive execution of corporate strategies such as Category Management and Product Assortment Management consisting of both national and local assortments to meet sales demands in collaboration with Regional Vice President of Merchandising (RVPM). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Build, manage and develop Site merchandising team through regular department meetings; on-going interaction & communication; monitor associate morale; and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement Interprets, trains and consistently reinforces Company policies, procedures and tools Manage site planners and align with market replenishment team to achieve inventory management Service Level, DSO (Days Supply On Hand), A&O (Aging & Obsolete), and Spoilage goals while maximizing operational efficiencies Drive and support corporate and market initiative implementation through all Site functions to achieve/exceed Annual Operating Plan Manage item cost (product and freight) accuracy Align with RVPM to execute activities that grow company gross margin and earned income Manage shrink and approve credits as needed Provide field feedback to the region, market and corporate teams for action and/or alignment Participate in supplier and broker reviews to evaluate sales and gross profit growth opportunities Monitor market analytics (NPD) to increase market share Support cross functional item assortment management process REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 5+ years management/professional experience. Significant category management, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree Strong excel skills CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Ability to build high-performing teams & enable a culture of best practices Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue Ability to work cross functionally and build relationships across the organization/enterprise Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of different backgrounds Demonstrated ability to adapt to and lead change Proactive attitude of identifying and addressing issues as they arise Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong written & verbal communications skills Ability to develop & implement innovative strategies to maximize sales & gross profit potential while driving customer loyalty & Sales Consultant engagement WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Travel 10% IMPORTANT: This role is considered a talent pipeline for Region and Market leadership roles. Any individual who is offered and accepts this role must be willing to relocate to be considered for further advancement. NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity. Required Preferred Job Industries Other
Position Summary The Vice President, ELDP (Emerging Leadership Development Program) will be at the heart of customer centricity and elegant execution daily, absorbing and enhancing the natural operating cadence of the company's Regions. Reporting to the Region President who owns the ultimate P&L, the ELDP will have general management responsibility for the SSMG/FP Region. This involves providing site leadership, building strong customer relationships, monitoring and improving operational activities and cadences, and leading and shaping a productive, positive, and inclusive workplace culture and environment. QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a closely related field required; or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Experience 10 years in manufacturing/production management experience Key Responsibilities OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - Understand and drive to the Annual Operating Plan and allocate resources. Act as a strong number two to the Region President. Monitor and remove obstacles from the end-to-end operations of the business, harmonizing functions to deliver against Plan. ENHANCE CUSTOMER CENTRICITY - Strategize, identify, propose, and commit resources sufficient to support our customers, help grow their businesses, increase sales and grow market share; know market potential, trends, competitive set; become known as an expert on food service in the area. Support the sales organization in their KPIs, and the Sysco Partnership Selling Process. REGION/SITE LEVEL OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT - Manage operations to meet budget and other financial goals within each site in the region. Ensure food quality and safety (food and associate) and organizational stability and engagement, as well as yield and cost achievement through close attention to standards, controls, and systems. Advance the sharing of best practices across all functions and all sites in the region. ASSORTMENT MERCHANDISING - Engage in assessing product line profitability, supplier partnerships, inventory planning product costing and pricing strategies. Drive alignment and optimization of the product assortment across the regions to help position specialty competitiveness. MANUFACTURING OVERSIGHT - Developing and implementing manufacturing processes to ensure high quality and efficiency standards are met. Overseeing the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, including planning, design, materials procurement, labor management, production scheduling, quality control, shipping, food safety, and finance. COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING - Regularly meet with the Region President, Area President, and other corporate leaders as needed regarding the status of the region's operations. Develop and report on key metrics tied to financial and strategic objectives and craft communications that resonate from the executive team to the hourly associate. TALENT MAGNET AND CULTURE CARRIER - Develops individual associates within the region, including engaging in one-on-one coaching conversations for performance and career advancement. Uses positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative messaging that creates an exciting and upbeat environment. Promotes "One Sysco" across the sites in the region. Experience in Large-Scale, Complex Business: The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience leading in a relevant industry with a large associate organization and service orientation. Some of this experience may have been gained in a B2B commercial or operational environment or B2C business. Ideally, the ELDP will have a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in a large, complex, and matrixed environment. Analytical and Financial Skills: Has ability to understand, interpret, and use financial and operational data and metrics that drive a P&L. Must know how the current and future business can be leveraged to maximize operating margin and increase shareholder value. Can converse credibly with, and understand the perspectives taken by, functional subject matter experts. Business, Sales, and Functional Acumen: Has history of diagnosing business problems and creating improvement interventions with the customer at the center, which may involve the design, implementation, and management of small to large-scale organizational change initiatives. Use expert knowledge, skill, and leadership in selling to sophisticated large and small-scale business customers; apply logistics and distribution best practices to speed delivery and efficiency; and coach the organization accordingly. Able to extrapolate market dynamics and apply them to create compelling customer value propositions. Manufacturing Skills: Has the ability to implement operational efficiency improvements which may include standardization of plant manufacturing systems, quality control, safety, food safety, production reliability excellence and maintenance. Able to leverage "lean" type experiences to maximize efficiencies, operate within regulations, and assist in identifying and developing customer solutions. Manager and Leader of People: Has led large service organizations which include professional managers and hourly associates; can develop and support high performing talent through hiring, performance coaching, and career management practices. A developer of diverse leaders. Identifies, recruits and promotes outstanding talent by working with centralized talent acquisition and by building local partnerships. Coaches people and provides timely performance feedback - both positive and constructive - and proactively manages performance challenges. UNQUESTIONABLE ETHICS AND INTEGRITY: Operates with transparency and candor; words and actions are aligned with the company's values. Speaks with honesty and trustworthiness and owns and fixes mistakes. LEADS INCLUSIVELY: Leverages diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to ensure a culture that allows all associates to thrive as their authentic selves. Prioritizes psychological safety, creating an environment that encourages and leverages diverse opinions and perspectives to drive greater innovation, higher quality decision making, and better business outcomes. COLLABORATIVE CULTURE SHAPER WITH BUSINESS-FIRST MINDSET: Demonstrates strong self-awareness and emotional intelligence with others, history of seeking feedback on continuous growth and personal development. An empowering, motivational, team-oriented leader, who drives collaboration within the organization. Must be able to unite cross-functional leaders, championing a cohesive business plan and bringing focus to shared key priorities. Engenders a "customer first" culture and mindset. Works professionally with others in the sites, across the region, and across the enterprise toward shared goals. Uses tact, responds calmly under pressure, and treats others with respect and consideration. PLAYER-COACH STYLE; STRONG SENSE OF URGENCY AND RESULTS ORIENTATION: Thrives in nimble environments despite ambiguity and uncertainty; has a strong work ethic and rolls up his/her sleeves to help drive results and empowers others to succeed. Demonstrates and encourages a culture of accountability. Innate competitive spirit; passionate about the success of the company and its associates. Reads situations quickly and demonstrates a sharp focus on results. A doer, who looks for possibilities and potential, and acts with underlying urgency. FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY / LEADS CHANGE: Adapts to changes in the work environment and keeps current with new work technology and learning. Actively supports needed changes in strategy, technologies, business innovations, organization structure, and people - and positively influences impacted associates regarding the changes.
10/06/2025
Full time
Position Summary The Vice President, ELDP (Emerging Leadership Development Program) will be at the heart of customer centricity and elegant execution daily, absorbing and enhancing the natural operating cadence of the company's Regions. Reporting to the Region President who owns the ultimate P&L, the ELDP will have general management responsibility for the SSMG/FP Region. This involves providing site leadership, building strong customer relationships, monitoring and improving operational activities and cadences, and leading and shaping a productive, positive, and inclusive workplace culture and environment. QUALIFICATIONS Education Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a closely related field required; or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Experience 10 years in manufacturing/production management experience Key Responsibilities OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - Understand and drive to the Annual Operating Plan and allocate resources. Act as a strong number two to the Region President. Monitor and remove obstacles from the end-to-end operations of the business, harmonizing functions to deliver against Plan. ENHANCE CUSTOMER CENTRICITY - Strategize, identify, propose, and commit resources sufficient to support our customers, help grow their businesses, increase sales and grow market share; know market potential, trends, competitive set; become known as an expert on food service in the area. Support the sales organization in their KPIs, and the Sysco Partnership Selling Process. REGION/SITE LEVEL OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT - Manage operations to meet budget and other financial goals within each site in the region. Ensure food quality and safety (food and associate) and organizational stability and engagement, as well as yield and cost achievement through close attention to standards, controls, and systems. Advance the sharing of best practices across all functions and all sites in the region. ASSORTMENT MERCHANDISING - Engage in assessing product line profitability, supplier partnerships, inventory planning product costing and pricing strategies. Drive alignment and optimization of the product assortment across the regions to help position specialty competitiveness. MANUFACTURING OVERSIGHT - Developing and implementing manufacturing processes to ensure high quality and efficiency standards are met. Overseeing the entire manufacturing process from start to finish, including planning, design, materials procurement, labor management, production scheduling, quality control, shipping, food safety, and finance. COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING - Regularly meet with the Region President, Area President, and other corporate leaders as needed regarding the status of the region's operations. Develop and report on key metrics tied to financial and strategic objectives and craft communications that resonate from the executive team to the hourly associate. TALENT MAGNET AND CULTURE CARRIER - Develops individual associates within the region, including engaging in one-on-one coaching conversations for performance and career advancement. Uses positive, enthusiastic, and collaborative messaging that creates an exciting and upbeat environment. Promotes "One Sysco" across the sites in the region. Experience in Large-Scale, Complex Business: The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience leading in a relevant industry with a large associate organization and service orientation. Some of this experience may have been gained in a B2B commercial or operational environment or B2C business. Ideally, the ELDP will have a minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in a large, complex, and matrixed environment. Analytical and Financial Skills: Has ability to understand, interpret, and use financial and operational data and metrics that drive a P&L. Must know how the current and future business can be leveraged to maximize operating margin and increase shareholder value. Can converse credibly with, and understand the perspectives taken by, functional subject matter experts. Business, Sales, and Functional Acumen: Has history of diagnosing business problems and creating improvement interventions with the customer at the center, which may involve the design, implementation, and management of small to large-scale organizational change initiatives. Use expert knowledge, skill, and leadership in selling to sophisticated large and small-scale business customers; apply logistics and distribution best practices to speed delivery and efficiency; and coach the organization accordingly. Able to extrapolate market dynamics and apply them to create compelling customer value propositions. Manufacturing Skills: Has the ability to implement operational efficiency improvements which may include standardization of plant manufacturing systems, quality control, safety, food safety, production reliability excellence and maintenance. Able to leverage "lean" type experiences to maximize efficiencies, operate within regulations, and assist in identifying and developing customer solutions. Manager and Leader of People: Has led large service organizations which include professional managers and hourly associates; can develop and support high performing talent through hiring, performance coaching, and career management practices. A developer of diverse leaders. Identifies, recruits and promotes outstanding talent by working with centralized talent acquisition and by building local partnerships. Coaches people and provides timely performance feedback - both positive and constructive - and proactively manages performance challenges. UNQUESTIONABLE ETHICS AND INTEGRITY: Operates with transparency and candor; words and actions are aligned with the company's values. Speaks with honesty and trustworthiness and owns and fixes mistakes. LEADS INCLUSIVELY: Leverages diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to ensure a culture that allows all associates to thrive as their authentic selves. Prioritizes psychological safety, creating an environment that encourages and leverages diverse opinions and perspectives to drive greater innovation, higher quality decision making, and better business outcomes. COLLABORATIVE CULTURE SHAPER WITH BUSINESS-FIRST MINDSET: Demonstrates strong self-awareness and emotional intelligence with others, history of seeking feedback on continuous growth and personal development. An empowering, motivational, team-oriented leader, who drives collaboration within the organization. Must be able to unite cross-functional leaders, championing a cohesive business plan and bringing focus to shared key priorities. Engenders a "customer first" culture and mindset. Works professionally with others in the sites, across the region, and across the enterprise toward shared goals. Uses tact, responds calmly under pressure, and treats others with respect and consideration. PLAYER-COACH STYLE; STRONG SENSE OF URGENCY AND RESULTS ORIENTATION: Thrives in nimble environments despite ambiguity and uncertainty; has a strong work ethic and rolls up his/her sleeves to help drive results and empowers others to succeed. Demonstrates and encourages a culture of accountability. Innate competitive spirit; passionate about the success of the company and its associates. Reads situations quickly and demonstrates a sharp focus on results. A doer, who looks for possibilities and potential, and acts with underlying urgency. FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY / LEADS CHANGE: Adapts to changes in the work environment and keeps current with new work technology and learning. Actively supports needed changes in strategy, technologies, business innovations, organization structure, and people - and positively influences impacted associates regarding the changes.
POSITION SUMMARY Manages group of Merchandising associates at specified site(s) Collaborate with Market Directors to execute market replenishment to achieve KPI goals Accountable for the overall performance, management and development of the Site merchandising department Achieve department and company goals which includes but is not limited to: exemplary customer order fulfillment while managing inventory to the optimal DSO (Days Supply On Hand), support Site profitability through product cost and equity management, participate and support sales growth strategies, deploy inbound logistic strategies, drive replenishment strategy that contributes to warehouse operational efficiencies. Drive execution of corporate strategies such as Category Management and Product Assortment Management consisting of both national and local assortments to meet sales demands in collaboration with Regional Vice President of Merchandising (RVPM). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Build, manage and develop Site merchandising team through regular department meetings; on-going interaction & communication; monitor associate morale; and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement Interprets, trains and consistently reinforces Company policies, procedures and tools Manage site planners and align with market replenishment team to achieve inventory management Service Level, DSO (Days Supply On Hand), A&O (Aging & Obsolete), and Spoilage goals while maximizing operational efficiencies Drive and support corporate and market initiative implementation through all Site functions to achieve/exceed Annual Operating Plan Manage item cost (product and freight) accuracy Align with RVPM to execute activities that grow company gross margin and earned income Manage shrink and approve credits as needed Provide field feedback to the region, market and corporate teams for action and/or alignment Participate in supplier and broker reviews to evaluate sales and gross profit growth opportunities Monitor market analytics (NPD) to increase market share Support cross functional item assortment management process REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 5+ years management/professional experience. Significant category management, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree Strong excel skills CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Ability to build high-performing teams & enable a culture of best practices Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue Ability to work cross functionally and build relationships across the organization/enterprise Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of different backgrounds Demonstrated ability to adapt to and lead change Proactive attitude of identifying and addressing issues as they arise Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong written & verbal communications skills Ability to develop & implement innovative strategies to maximize sales & gross profit potential while driving customer loyalty & Sales Consultant engagement WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Travel 10% IMPORTANT: This role is considered a talent pipeline for Region and Market leadership roles. Any individual who is offered and accepts this role must be willing to relocate to be considered for further advancement. NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity.
10/06/2025
Full time
POSITION SUMMARY Manages group of Merchandising associates at specified site(s) Collaborate with Market Directors to execute market replenishment to achieve KPI goals Accountable for the overall performance, management and development of the Site merchandising department Achieve department and company goals which includes but is not limited to: exemplary customer order fulfillment while managing inventory to the optimal DSO (Days Supply On Hand), support Site profitability through product cost and equity management, participate and support sales growth strategies, deploy inbound logistic strategies, drive replenishment strategy that contributes to warehouse operational efficiencies. Drive execution of corporate strategies such as Category Management and Product Assortment Management consisting of both national and local assortments to meet sales demands in collaboration with Regional Vice President of Merchandising (RVPM). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/ RESPONSIBILITIES: Build, manage and develop Site merchandising team through regular department meetings; on-going interaction & communication; monitor associate morale; and respond to ideas to improve associate engagement and enablement Interprets, trains and consistently reinforces Company policies, procedures and tools Manage site planners and align with market replenishment team to achieve inventory management Service Level, DSO (Days Supply On Hand), A&O (Aging & Obsolete), and Spoilage goals while maximizing operational efficiencies Drive and support corporate and market initiative implementation through all Site functions to achieve/exceed Annual Operating Plan Manage item cost (product and freight) accuracy Align with RVPM to execute activities that grow company gross margin and earned income Manage shrink and approve credits as needed Provide field feedback to the region, market and corporate teams for action and/or alignment Participate in supplier and broker reviews to evaluate sales and gross profit growth opportunities Monitor market analytics (NPD) to increase market share Support cross functional item assortment management process REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: 5+ years management/professional experience. Significant category management, merchandising and/or operations experience within a retail, wholesale or distribution environment preferred. Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in lieu of degree sufficient to successfully perform essential job functions. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master's degree Strong excel skills CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Ability to build high-performing teams & enable a culture of best practices Ability to manage conflict and reach quick resolution with facts and dialogue Ability to work cross functionally and build relationships across the organization/enterprise Ability to communicate effectively with individuals of different backgrounds Demonstrated ability to adapt to and lead change Proactive attitude of identifying and addressing issues as they arise Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Strong written & verbal communications skills Ability to develop & implement innovative strategies to maximize sales & gross profit potential while driving customer loyalty & Sales Consultant engagement WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Travel 10% IMPORTANT: This role is considered a talent pipeline for Region and Market leadership roles. Any individual who is offered and accepts this role must be willing to relocate to be considered for further advancement. NOTICE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the environment and level of work being performed by this job. This job description in no way states or implies that the duties and responsibilities listed are the only tasks to be performed by the associate in this job. The associate will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes of business necessity.
Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team! EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America's 'one-stop' destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center. What We Offer: Competitive Wages Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program Paid Time Off Medical/Health/Dental Coverage 401K with Company Match Team Member Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account Company Spirit Days Employee recognition and awards And much more! Position Summary: Category Manager primary role is to optimize potential of designated categories by identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer needs efficiently and profitably, by proactively and effectively managing marketing mix elements ("Product"; "Price"; "Promotion"; "Place"), always applying category management principles. Key objectives are to maximize category sales and profit, along with other key metrics, providing strong business performance and contribution to company. Always work proactively and productively in building and leveraging partnerships with vendors to help optimize business performance. In addition to meeting end consumer needs (by offering compelling customer proposition), also needs to ensure it is a priority to fully support Retail Team Members (ie stores) and respond to, and address issues as necessary. Work productively from a cross functional perspective with other departments, such as Advertising and Merchandising. Responsibilities: "Product" Management: a. Determine and manage product offering, ensuring it is compelling and relevant to our customers, and capitalizes on product and category trends, and major new item launches. b. Requires strong analytical skills to optimize category performance. c. Work with vendors proactively in building relationship and determining product offering. d. Follow all established processes for new and discontinued items, and make recommendations for areas of improvement. e. In addition to managing national brands, should identify and initiate development of any relevant private label opportunities. f. Buy and supervise buying of all products within the categories owned. Ensure maximum availability and service levels are achieved to satisfy store needs. Proactively use reporting systems to manage inventory and out of stocks g. For warehouse items, review weekly inventory levels by item, efficiently managing inventory levels and placing orders on an as needed basis. "Price" Management: a. Retail pricing: Propose, establish, and manage retail prices based on role of product and category, and monitor to ensure they are broadly competitive while delivering budgeted margin rate. Proactively work with vendors to negotiate support and appropriate costs to ensure attractive retail prices on key items b. Cost pricing: Ensure continual strong negotiation with vendors to deliver best possible costs, and develop strong vendor relationships c. Follow established processes and systems for retail price and cost price management d. Negotiate supply, cost and marketing fund contracts with vendors as necessary and relevant "Promotion" Management: a. Work with vendors to develop highly compelling promotional activity, negotiating strong funding support b. Ensure promotional deadlines are met and accounting processes are followed c. Conduct pre and post promotional analysis to optimize future promotional activity d. Work with advertising team for promotional signage and any special support needed (eg private label launches) "Place" Management: a. Proactively work with Merchandising Team to optimize product offering and presentation, and determining where and how we should display and sell b. Optimize range and space configuration on ongoing basis, based on market trends and new items c. Work with merchandising team and vendors to develop planogram updates, and ensure major resets are carefully pre-planned and managed Financial and Business Performance Management: a. Proactive financial management, including reviewing profit/margin reports, and sales reports, compared to budget to ensure strong performance and trends, making recommendations for any necessary course correction to address gaps b. Optimize category potential and proactively exploit opportunities and address weaknesses by reviewing category performance, analyzing and researching internal and industry sales data and trends, and relevant industry and vendor insights and data, including reviewing best practices across trade channels, to ensure strong performance vs. market trends. Team Member Management: a. Proactively manage any direct or indirect reports, ensuring they are motivated, working at their full potential, and exploit any development opportunities b. Embrace commitment to our "Values", and contribute strongly to helping make Cumberland Farms a "Great Place To Work" c. Work professionally and productively with other team members from a cross functional perspective, soliciting support and insights as needed d. Make it a priority to help support retail store team, and "Succeed Together" by responding to questions and issues as quickly, professionally and positively as possible. Communicate proactively relevant important updates and initiatives to retail team through PACT communication system. Spend necessary time visiting stores with retail team, to understand and address issues and opportunities Working Relationships: Internal: a. Within Marketing: Indirect Reports; Advertising Team; POS/Price Book Team; Merchandising/Planogram Team b. Within Corporate HQ (Business Support Campus): IT Department; Legal Department; Strategic Sourcing; Finance Team; Supply Chain/Warehouse Team c. Retail Operations Team: Retail Vice President's; Regional Manager's; Area Sales Manager's, Store Managers External: a. Direct Vendors b. Brokers Minimum Education: High School, and/or some College Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred Minimum Experience: Category Management or Related; Negotiation; Marketing; Retail Experience; Track record of developing category strategy and success in implementing marketing and merchandising programs in a retail environment Preferred Experience: 5 years Category Management experience Licenses/Certifications: Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Highly analytical Strong drive and initiative Proven success in negotiation Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Collaborative and strong team player High level of self-motivation and integrity Other Requirements: Travel: Ability to travel independently 0-15% Hours & Conditions: Monday - Friday 8 hour day in office setting Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. At EG America, it's important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
10/05/2025
Full time
Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team! EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America's 'one-stop' destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center. What We Offer: Competitive Wages Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program Paid Time Off Medical/Health/Dental Coverage 401K with Company Match Team Member Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account Company Spirit Days Employee recognition and awards And much more! Position Summary: Category Manager primary role is to optimize potential of designated categories by identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer needs efficiently and profitably, by proactively and effectively managing marketing mix elements ("Product"; "Price"; "Promotion"; "Place"), always applying category management principles. Key objectives are to maximize category sales and profit, along with other key metrics, providing strong business performance and contribution to company. Always work proactively and productively in building and leveraging partnerships with vendors to help optimize business performance. In addition to meeting end consumer needs (by offering compelling customer proposition), also needs to ensure it is a priority to fully support Retail Team Members (ie stores) and respond to, and address issues as necessary. Work productively from a cross functional perspective with other departments, such as Advertising and Merchandising. Responsibilities: "Product" Management: a. Determine and manage product offering, ensuring it is compelling and relevant to our customers, and capitalizes on product and category trends, and major new item launches. b. Requires strong analytical skills to optimize category performance. c. Work with vendors proactively in building relationship and determining product offering. d. Follow all established processes for new and discontinued items, and make recommendations for areas of improvement. e. In addition to managing national brands, should identify and initiate development of any relevant private label opportunities. f. Buy and supervise buying of all products within the categories owned. Ensure maximum availability and service levels are achieved to satisfy store needs. Proactively use reporting systems to manage inventory and out of stocks g. For warehouse items, review weekly inventory levels by item, efficiently managing inventory levels and placing orders on an as needed basis. "Price" Management: a. Retail pricing: Propose, establish, and manage retail prices based on role of product and category, and monitor to ensure they are broadly competitive while delivering budgeted margin rate. Proactively work with vendors to negotiate support and appropriate costs to ensure attractive retail prices on key items b. Cost pricing: Ensure continual strong negotiation with vendors to deliver best possible costs, and develop strong vendor relationships c. Follow established processes and systems for retail price and cost price management d. Negotiate supply, cost and marketing fund contracts with vendors as necessary and relevant "Promotion" Management: a. Work with vendors to develop highly compelling promotional activity, negotiating strong funding support b. Ensure promotional deadlines are met and accounting processes are followed c. Conduct pre and post promotional analysis to optimize future promotional activity d. Work with advertising team for promotional signage and any special support needed (eg private label launches) "Place" Management: a. Proactively work with Merchandising Team to optimize product offering and presentation, and determining where and how we should display and sell b. Optimize range and space configuration on ongoing basis, based on market trends and new items c. Work with merchandising team and vendors to develop planogram updates, and ensure major resets are carefully pre-planned and managed Financial and Business Performance Management: a. Proactive financial management, including reviewing profit/margin reports, and sales reports, compared to budget to ensure strong performance and trends, making recommendations for any necessary course correction to address gaps b. Optimize category potential and proactively exploit opportunities and address weaknesses by reviewing category performance, analyzing and researching internal and industry sales data and trends, and relevant industry and vendor insights and data, including reviewing best practices across trade channels, to ensure strong performance vs. market trends. Team Member Management: a. Proactively manage any direct or indirect reports, ensuring they are motivated, working at their full potential, and exploit any development opportunities b. Embrace commitment to our "Values", and contribute strongly to helping make Cumberland Farms a "Great Place To Work" c. Work professionally and productively with other team members from a cross functional perspective, soliciting support and insights as needed d. Make it a priority to help support retail store team, and "Succeed Together" by responding to questions and issues as quickly, professionally and positively as possible. Communicate proactively relevant important updates and initiatives to retail team through PACT communication system. Spend necessary time visiting stores with retail team, to understand and address issues and opportunities Working Relationships: Internal: a. Within Marketing: Indirect Reports; Advertising Team; POS/Price Book Team; Merchandising/Planogram Team b. Within Corporate HQ (Business Support Campus): IT Department; Legal Department; Strategic Sourcing; Finance Team; Supply Chain/Warehouse Team c. Retail Operations Team: Retail Vice President's; Regional Manager's; Area Sales Manager's, Store Managers External: a. Direct Vendors b. Brokers Minimum Education: High School, and/or some College Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred Minimum Experience: Category Management or Related; Negotiation; Marketing; Retail Experience; Track record of developing category strategy and success in implementing marketing and merchandising programs in a retail environment Preferred Experience: 5 years Category Management experience Licenses/Certifications: Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Highly analytical Strong drive and initiative Proven success in negotiation Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Collaborative and strong team player High level of self-motivation and integrity Other Requirements: Travel: Ability to travel independently 0-15% Hours & Conditions: Monday - Friday 8 hour day in office setting Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. At EG America, it's important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team! EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America's 'one-stop' destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center. What We Offer: Competitive Wages Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program Paid Time Off Medical/Health/Dental Coverage 401K with Company Match Team Member Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account Company Spirit Days Employee recognition and awards And much more! Position Summary: Category Manager primary role is to optimize potential of designated categories by identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer needs efficiently and profitably, by proactively and effectively managing marketing mix elements ("Product"; "Price"; "Promotion"; "Place"), always applying category management principles. Key objectives are to maximize category sales and profit, along with other key metrics, providing strong business performance and contribution to company. Always work proactively and productively in building and leveraging partnerships with vendors to help optimize business performance. In addition to meeting end consumer needs (by offering compelling customer proposition), also needs to ensure it is a priority to fully support Retail Team Members (ie stores) and respond to, and address issues as necessary. Work productively from a cross functional perspective with other departments, such as Advertising and Merchandising. Responsibilities: "Product" Management: a. Determine and manage product offering, ensuring it is compelling and relevant to our customers, and capitalizes on product and category trends, and major new item launches. b. Requires strong analytical skills to optimize category performance. c. Work with vendors proactively in building relationship and determining product offering. d. Follow all established processes for new and discontinued items, and make recommendations for areas of improvement. e. In addition to managing national brands, should identify and initiate development of any relevant private label opportunities. f. Buy and supervise buying of all products within the categories owned. Ensure maximum availability and service levels are achieved to satisfy store needs. Proactively use reporting systems to manage inventory and out of stocks g. For warehouse items, review weekly inventory levels by item, efficiently managing inventory levels and placing orders on an as needed basis. "Price" Management: a. Retail pricing: Propose, establish, and manage retail prices based on role of product and category, and monitor to ensure they are broadly competitive while delivering budgeted margin rate. Proactively work with vendors to negotiate support and appropriate costs to ensure attractive retail prices on key items b. Cost pricing: Ensure continual strong negotiation with vendors to deliver best possible costs, and develop strong vendor relationships c. Follow established processes and systems for retail price and cost price management d. Negotiate supply, cost and marketing fund contracts with vendors as necessary and relevant "Promotion" Management: a. Work with vendors to develop highly compelling promotional activity, negotiating strong funding support b. Ensure promotional deadlines are met and accounting processes are followed c. Conduct pre and post promotional analysis to optimize future promotional activity d. Work with advertising team for promotional signage and any special support needed (eg private label launches) "Place" Management: a. Proactively work with Merchandising Team to optimize product offering and presentation, and determining where and how we should display and sell b. Optimize range and space configuration on ongoing basis, based on market trends and new items c. Work with merchandising team and vendors to develop planogram updates, and ensure major resets are carefully pre-planned and managed Financial and Business Performance Management: a. Proactive financial management, including reviewing profit/margin reports, and sales reports, compared to budget to ensure strong performance and trends, making recommendations for any necessary course correction to address gaps b. Optimize category potential and proactively exploit opportunities and address weaknesses by reviewing category performance, analyzing and researching internal and industry sales data and trends, and relevant industry and vendor insights and data, including reviewing best practices across trade channels, to ensure strong performance vs. market trends. Team Member Management: a. Proactively manage any direct or indirect reports, ensuring they are motivated, working at their full potential, and exploit any development opportunities b. Embrace commitment to our"Values", and contribute strongly to helping make Cumberland Farms a "Great Place To Work" c. Work professionally and productively with other team members from a cross functional perspective, soliciting support and insights as needed d. Make it a priority to help support retail store team, and"Succeed Together" by responding to questions and issues as quickly, professionally and positively as possible. Communicate proactively relevant important updates and initiatives to retail team through PACT communication system. Spend necessary time visiting stores with retail team, to understand and address issues and opportunities Working Relationships: Internal: a. Within Marketing: Indirect Reports; Advertising Team; POS/Price Book Team; Merchandising/Planogram Team b. Within Corporate HQ (Business Support Campus): IT Department; Legal Department; Strategic Sourcing; Finance Team; Supply Chain/Warehouse Team c. Retail Operations Team: Retail Vice President's; Regional Manager's; Area Sales Manager's, Store Managers External: a. Direct Vendors b. Brokers Minimum Education: High School, and/or some College Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred Minimum Experience: Category Management or Related; Negotiation; Marketing; Retail Experience; Track record of developing category strategy and success in implementing marketing and merchandising programs in a retail environment Preferred Experience: 5 years Category Management experience Licenses/Certifications: Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Highly analytical Strong drive and initiative Proven success in negotiation Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Collaborative and strong team player High level of self-motivation and integrity Other Requirements: Travel:Ability to travel independently 0-15% Hours&Conditions:Monday- Friday 8 hour day in office setting Physical Requirements:Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. At EG America, it's important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
10/05/2025
Full time
Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team! EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America's 'one-stop' destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center. What We Offer: Competitive Wages Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program Paid Time Off Medical/Health/Dental Coverage 401K with Company Match Team Member Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account Company Spirit Days Employee recognition and awards And much more! Position Summary: Category Manager primary role is to optimize potential of designated categories by identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer needs efficiently and profitably, by proactively and effectively managing marketing mix elements ("Product"; "Price"; "Promotion"; "Place"), always applying category management principles. Key objectives are to maximize category sales and profit, along with other key metrics, providing strong business performance and contribution to company. Always work proactively and productively in building and leveraging partnerships with vendors to help optimize business performance. In addition to meeting end consumer needs (by offering compelling customer proposition), also needs to ensure it is a priority to fully support Retail Team Members (ie stores) and respond to, and address issues as necessary. Work productively from a cross functional perspective with other departments, such as Advertising and Merchandising. Responsibilities: "Product" Management: a. Determine and manage product offering, ensuring it is compelling and relevant to our customers, and capitalizes on product and category trends, and major new item launches. b. Requires strong analytical skills to optimize category performance. c. Work with vendors proactively in building relationship and determining product offering. d. Follow all established processes for new and discontinued items, and make recommendations for areas of improvement. e. In addition to managing national brands, should identify and initiate development of any relevant private label opportunities. f. Buy and supervise buying of all products within the categories owned. Ensure maximum availability and service levels are achieved to satisfy store needs. Proactively use reporting systems to manage inventory and out of stocks g. For warehouse items, review weekly inventory levels by item, efficiently managing inventory levels and placing orders on an as needed basis. "Price" Management: a. Retail pricing: Propose, establish, and manage retail prices based on role of product and category, and monitor to ensure they are broadly competitive while delivering budgeted margin rate. Proactively work with vendors to negotiate support and appropriate costs to ensure attractive retail prices on key items b. Cost pricing: Ensure continual strong negotiation with vendors to deliver best possible costs, and develop strong vendor relationships c. Follow established processes and systems for retail price and cost price management d. Negotiate supply, cost and marketing fund contracts with vendors as necessary and relevant "Promotion" Management: a. Work with vendors to develop highly compelling promotional activity, negotiating strong funding support b. Ensure promotional deadlines are met and accounting processes are followed c. Conduct pre and post promotional analysis to optimize future promotional activity d. Work with advertising team for promotional signage and any special support needed (eg private label launches) "Place" Management: a. Proactively work with Merchandising Team to optimize product offering and presentation, and determining where and how we should display and sell b. Optimize range and space configuration on ongoing basis, based on market trends and new items c. Work with merchandising team and vendors to develop planogram updates, and ensure major resets are carefully pre-planned and managed Financial and Business Performance Management: a. Proactive financial management, including reviewing profit/margin reports, and sales reports, compared to budget to ensure strong performance and trends, making recommendations for any necessary course correction to address gaps b. Optimize category potential and proactively exploit opportunities and address weaknesses by reviewing category performance, analyzing and researching internal and industry sales data and trends, and relevant industry and vendor insights and data, including reviewing best practices across trade channels, to ensure strong performance vs. market trends. Team Member Management: a. Proactively manage any direct or indirect reports, ensuring they are motivated, working at their full potential, and exploit any development opportunities b. Embrace commitment to our"Values", and contribute strongly to helping make Cumberland Farms a "Great Place To Work" c. Work professionally and productively with other team members from a cross functional perspective, soliciting support and insights as needed d. Make it a priority to help support retail store team, and"Succeed Together" by responding to questions and issues as quickly, professionally and positively as possible. Communicate proactively relevant important updates and initiatives to retail team through PACT communication system. Spend necessary time visiting stores with retail team, to understand and address issues and opportunities Working Relationships: Internal: a. Within Marketing: Indirect Reports; Advertising Team; POS/Price Book Team; Merchandising/Planogram Team b. Within Corporate HQ (Business Support Campus): IT Department; Legal Department; Strategic Sourcing; Finance Team; Supply Chain/Warehouse Team c. Retail Operations Team: Retail Vice President's; Regional Manager's; Area Sales Manager's, Store Managers External: a. Direct Vendors b. Brokers Minimum Education: High School, and/or some College Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred Minimum Experience: Category Management or Related; Negotiation; Marketing; Retail Experience; Track record of developing category strategy and success in implementing marketing and merchandising programs in a retail environment Preferred Experience: 5 years Category Management experience Licenses/Certifications: Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Highly analytical Strong drive and initiative Proven success in negotiation Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Collaborative and strong team player High level of self-motivation and integrity Other Requirements: Travel:Ability to travel independently 0-15% Hours&Conditions:Monday- Friday 8 hour day in office setting Physical Requirements:Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. At EG America, it's important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
Position Overview The Sr Dir, Merchandising for Piggly Wiggly Midwest is responsible for leading, organizing, and articulating the near and long-term strategic plans for the merchandising team. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will provide leadership and direction to develop strategy and create sales and margin-driving programs and events that lead to strong sales for Piggly Wiggly corporate stores retail, Franchise sales & gross profit targets, and any additional independent retailer targets. Responsible for the retail go to market strategy and execution. This includes leading the Advertising decisions on the weekly print Ad, investment level to drive customer traffic, when and where to invest in additional media buys and reacting to the effectiveness and customer trends The Sr Dir, Merchandising will lead merchandising teams to ensure the integrity and execution of merchandising initiatives and business development plans for categories. The Sr Dir, Merchandising is responsible for the merchandising P&L and overall margin contribution. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will interact directly with vendors and suppliers to build relationships and negotiate best-in-class cost and promotional support for the company and our Independent customers. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will lead and implement category strategies, leveraging scale, building strategic vendor relationships to support financial growth, and ensuring regional customer needs are met. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet the needs of the ever-changing competitive landscape through innovation, strategic planning, and continued development and training for merchandising teams. Job Description Description Strategy Implementation/Plan of Action: Set goals and strategic direction for the business, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and vision. Responsible for leading merchandising teams with a customer-first mindset and ensuring regional needs and selling opportunities are fully embedded in strategies and target setting. Drive strategic negotiations with external vendors to build portfolio share and build long-term strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. Execute category planning process across product portfolio of responsibility, including development and implementation of category plans; leveraging insights in order to formulate key strategies and category initiatives to achieve incremental sales and margin growth. Responsible for negotiating cost, assortment, and promotional strategies reflective of regional Independent customer needs. Develop recommended pricing strategy for Independent Retail Customers to ensure delivery of agreed-upon gross margin targets. Develop annual category plans, which include current situation analysis, vision/strategy, specific category plans & budgets. Financial Management: Manage a full P&L, including planning, forecasting, and driving growth for the category, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business. Perform monthly verification of plans and provide an explanation for variances in budgeted sales/gross profit & other metrics, as well as provide projections for upcoming months. Accountable for the strategic development, planning, costing, execution, and financial performance of assigned categories across the total business. Develop plans to close gaps and improve sale /margin performance year on year. Develop recommended retail pricing guidelines in conjunction with the Vice President for stores to optimize category profitability and establish suggested retail prices within these guidelines in balance with cost and agreed-upon gross margin goals. Review competitive cost and pricing information and lead negotiations with vendors/brokers for best cost and targeted margin performance. Oversight & Execution: Generate and implement strategies to drive business improvements, innovation, and scale within the category and across the Independent Retail business. Identify industry trends relevant to customer selection and experience leveraging competitive insights and internal and external benchmarks, and syndicated data. Collaborate on Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising initiatives with Promotional Planning Managers and Commercial teams to ensure regional needs including seasonal selling and local events, are included in overall strategy and vendor negotiations. Innovate and implement new customer and vendor programs. Share market intelligence, and best practices and provide category expertise to improve cost, drive efficiencies and minimize potential supply chain risks. Provide direction/management of all assigned categories in the areas of cost, assortment, and promotional strategies. Proactively assess and manage commodity market risk to the organization. Negotiate terms & conditions consistent with corporate objectives, standards, and ethics, while delivering the best overall value. Perform SKU rationalization of categories and work with suppliers to continually offer the right assortment to customers. Collaborate with Category Merchandising to validate assortment and ensure new items, promoted items, and best fit the retail environment and across each region and ensure best placement in POG's Meet with Regional Customers to understand perspectives on product, placement, price, and promotion from Independent customers and their shoppers Work with Marketing Department or Advertising/Promotions to drive incremental sales and margin for assigned portfolio. Maintains strong working relationships with VP, Promotional Planning Mgrs., and Commercial teams and actively engages key retailers to define strategies and drive merchandising plans for assigned portfolios. Vendor Management: Identifies leverage opportunities and interacts with procurement to negotiate contracts, supply agreements, and/or programs to achieve the lowest possible acquisition costs (cost of goods) for products. Review solicitations from potential suppliers to determine if potential products and relationships are beneficial for the company considering the lowest cost, quality, and ability to meet demand and promotional needs for Independent retail business. Ensure efficient item assortment as well as manage supplier in-stock concerns and aged inventory exit strategies. Lead teams and act as subject matter expert to support regional customer needs for cost, pricing, and promotional strategies. Review and work with Buying & Transportation groups and manufacturers to resolve out-of-stock issues. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with representatives and senior management of suppliers. Management, Coaching & Leadership: Develop team members within the team. Create success through the development of team members. Partner with executive leadership to develop near, mid, and long-term organizational structures. Responsible for hiring, developing, and leading a team Travel Required: Yes (up to 30%) Environment Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F) Skills Specialized Knowledge: Superior analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with complex financial data; Experienced in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotions, inventory management and product development; Deep understanding of financial methodology to determine costs, develop annual business plans and oversee key daily metrics (sales, volume, inventory, costs, etc.) Special Skills : Track record of delivering results, setting strategy and running a large volume and high profile business; Superior communications skills - speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating; High threshold for working in ambiguous, fast paced environments - figuring it out and adapting as you go; Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes; Superior relational skills Years Of Experience 10+ years of negotiation and vendor management, in one or more large category(s), hiring and managing teams. 15+ years of relevant senior leadership experience in the food or grocery industry Qualifications Bachelor's Degree - Business Shift 1st Shift (United States of America) Company Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC About Our Company Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers' needs. Piggly Wiggly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
10/02/2025
Full time
Position Overview The Sr Dir, Merchandising for Piggly Wiggly Midwest is responsible for leading, organizing, and articulating the near and long-term strategic plans for the merchandising team. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will provide leadership and direction to develop strategy and create sales and margin-driving programs and events that lead to strong sales for Piggly Wiggly corporate stores retail, Franchise sales & gross profit targets, and any additional independent retailer targets. Responsible for the retail go to market strategy and execution. This includes leading the Advertising decisions on the weekly print Ad, investment level to drive customer traffic, when and where to invest in additional media buys and reacting to the effectiveness and customer trends The Sr Dir, Merchandising will lead merchandising teams to ensure the integrity and execution of merchandising initiatives and business development plans for categories. The Sr Dir, Merchandising is responsible for the merchandising P&L and overall margin contribution. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will interact directly with vendors and suppliers to build relationships and negotiate best-in-class cost and promotional support for the company and our Independent customers. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will lead and implement category strategies, leveraging scale, building strategic vendor relationships to support financial growth, and ensuring regional customer needs are met. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet the needs of the ever-changing competitive landscape through innovation, strategic planning, and continued development and training for merchandising teams. Job Description Description Strategy Implementation/Plan of Action: Set goals and strategic direction for the business, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and vision. Responsible for leading merchandising teams with a customer-first mindset and ensuring regional needs and selling opportunities are fully embedded in strategies and target setting. Drive strategic negotiations with external vendors to build portfolio share and build long-term strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. Execute category planning process across product portfolio of responsibility, including development and implementation of category plans; leveraging insights in order to formulate key strategies and category initiatives to achieve incremental sales and margin growth. Responsible for negotiating cost, assortment, and promotional strategies reflective of regional Independent customer needs. Develop recommended pricing strategy for Independent Retail Customers to ensure delivery of agreed-upon gross margin targets. Develop annual category plans, which include current situation analysis, vision/strategy, specific category plans & budgets. Financial Management: Manage a full P&L, including planning, forecasting, and driving growth for the category, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business. Perform monthly verification of plans and provide an explanation for variances in budgeted sales/gross profit & other metrics, as well as provide projections for upcoming months. Accountable for the strategic development, planning, costing, execution, and financial performance of assigned categories across the total business. Develop plans to close gaps and improve sale /margin performance year on year. Develop recommended retail pricing guidelines in conjunction with the Vice President for stores to optimize category profitability and establish suggested retail prices within these guidelines in balance with cost and agreed-upon gross margin goals. Review competitive cost and pricing information and lead negotiations with vendors/brokers for best cost and targeted margin performance. Oversight & Execution: Generate and implement strategies to drive business improvements, innovation, and scale within the category and across the Independent Retail business. Identify industry trends relevant to customer selection and experience leveraging competitive insights and internal and external benchmarks, and syndicated data. Collaborate on Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising initiatives with Promotional Planning Managers and Commercial teams to ensure regional needs including seasonal selling and local events, are included in overall strategy and vendor negotiations. Innovate and implement new customer and vendor programs. Share market intelligence, and best practices and provide category expertise to improve cost, drive efficiencies and minimize potential supply chain risks. Provide direction/management of all assigned categories in the areas of cost, assortment, and promotional strategies. Proactively assess and manage commodity market risk to the organization. Negotiate terms & conditions consistent with corporate objectives, standards, and ethics, while delivering the best overall value. Perform SKU rationalization of categories and work with suppliers to continually offer the right assortment to customers. Collaborate with Category Merchandising to validate assortment and ensure new items, promoted items, and best fit the retail environment and across each region and ensure best placement in POG's Meet with Regional Customers to understand perspectives on product, placement, price, and promotion from Independent customers and their shoppers Work with Marketing Department or Advertising/Promotions to drive incremental sales and margin for assigned portfolio. Maintains strong working relationships with VP, Promotional Planning Mgrs., and Commercial teams and actively engages key retailers to define strategies and drive merchandising plans for assigned portfolios. Vendor Management: Identifies leverage opportunities and interacts with procurement to negotiate contracts, supply agreements, and/or programs to achieve the lowest possible acquisition costs (cost of goods) for products. Review solicitations from potential suppliers to determine if potential products and relationships are beneficial for the company considering the lowest cost, quality, and ability to meet demand and promotional needs for Independent retail business. Ensure efficient item assortment as well as manage supplier in-stock concerns and aged inventory exit strategies. Lead teams and act as subject matter expert to support regional customer needs for cost, pricing, and promotional strategies. Review and work with Buying & Transportation groups and manufacturers to resolve out-of-stock issues. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with representatives and senior management of suppliers. Management, Coaching & Leadership: Develop team members within the team. Create success through the development of team members. Partner with executive leadership to develop near, mid, and long-term organizational structures. Responsible for hiring, developing, and leading a team Travel Required: Yes (up to 30%) Environment Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F) Skills Specialized Knowledge: Superior analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with complex financial data; Experienced in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotions, inventory management and product development; Deep understanding of financial methodology to determine costs, develop annual business plans and oversee key daily metrics (sales, volume, inventory, costs, etc.) Special Skills : Track record of delivering results, setting strategy and running a large volume and high profile business; Superior communications skills - speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating; High threshold for working in ambiguous, fast paced environments - figuring it out and adapting as you go; Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes; Superior relational skills Years Of Experience 10+ years of negotiation and vendor management, in one or more large category(s), hiring and managing teams. 15+ years of relevant senior leadership experience in the food or grocery industry Qualifications Bachelor's Degree - Business Shift 1st Shift (United States of America) Company Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC About Our Company Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers' needs. Piggly Wiggly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
Position Overview The Sr Dir, Merchandising for Piggly Wiggly Midwest is responsible for leading, organizing, and articulating the near and long-term strategic plans for the merchandising team. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will provide leadership and direction to develop strategy and create sales and margin-driving programs and events that lead to strong sales for Piggly Wiggly corporate stores retail, Franchise sales & gross profit targets, and any additional independent retailer targets. Responsible for the retail go to market strategy and execution. This includes leading the Advertising decisions on the weekly print Ad, investment level to drive customer traffic, when and where to invest in additional media buys and reacting to the effectiveness and customer trends The Sr Dir, Merchandising will lead merchandising teams to ensure the integrity and execution of merchandising initiatives and business development plans for categories. The Sr Dir, Merchandising is responsible for the merchandising P&L and overall margin contribution. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will interact directly with vendors and suppliers to build relationships and negotiate best-in-class cost and promotional support for the company and our Independent customers. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will lead and implement category strategies, leveraging scale, building strategic vendor relationships to support financial growth, and ensuring regional customer needs are met. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet the needs of the ever-changing competitive landscape through innovation, strategic planning, and continued development and training for merchandising teams. Job Description Description Strategy Implementation/Plan of Action: Set goals and strategic direction for the business, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and vision. Responsible for leading merchandising teams with a customer-first mindset and ensuring regional needs and selling opportunities are fully embedded in strategies and target setting. Drive strategic negotiations with external vendors to build portfolio share and build long-term strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. Execute category planning process across product portfolio of responsibility, including development and implementation of category plans; leveraging insights in order to formulate key strategies and category initiatives to achieve incremental sales and margin growth. Responsible for negotiating cost, assortment, and promotional strategies reflective of regional Independent customer needs. Develop recommended pricing strategy for Independent Retail Customers to ensure delivery of agreed-upon gross margin targets. Develop annual category plans, which include current situation analysis, vision/strategy, specific category plans & budgets. Financial Management: Manage a full P&L, including planning, forecasting, and driving growth for the category, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business. Perform monthly verification of plans and provide an explanation for variances in budgeted sales/gross profit & other metrics, as well as provide projections for upcoming months. Accountable for the strategic development, planning, costing, execution, and financial performance of assigned categories across the total business. Develop plans to close gaps and improve sale /margin performance year on year. Develop recommended retail pricing guidelines in conjunction with the Vice President for stores to optimize category profitability and establish suggested retail prices within these guidelines in balance with cost and agreed-upon gross margin goals. Review competitive cost and pricing information and lead negotiations with vendors/brokers for best cost and targeted margin performance. Oversight & Execution: Generate and implement strategies to drive business improvements, innovation, and scale within the category and across the Independent Retail business. Identify industry trends relevant to customer selection and experience leveraging competitive insights and internal and external benchmarks, and syndicated data. Collaborate on Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising initiatives with Promotional Planning Managers and Commercial teams to ensure regional needs including seasonal selling and local events, are included in overall strategy and vendor negotiations. Innovate and implement new customer and vendor programs. Share market intelligence, and best practices and provide category expertise to improve cost, drive efficiencies and minimize potential supply chain risks. Provide direction/management of all assigned categories in the areas of cost, assortment, and promotional strategies. Proactively assess and manage commodity market risk to the organization. Negotiate terms & conditions consistent with corporate objectives, standards, and ethics, while delivering the best overall value. Perform SKU rationalization of categories and work with suppliers to continually offer the right assortment to customers. Collaborate with Category Merchandising to validate assortment and ensure new items, promoted items, and best fit the retail environment and across each region and ensure best placement in POG's Meet with Regional Customers to understand perspectives on product, placement, price, and promotion from Independent customers and their shoppers Work with Marketing Department or Advertising/Promotions to drive incremental sales and margin for assigned portfolio. Maintains strong working relationships with VP, Promotional Planning Mgrs., and Commercial teams and actively engages key retailers to define strategies and drive merchandising plans for assigned portfolios. Vendor Management: Identifies leverage opportunities and interacts with procurement to negotiate contracts, supply agreements, and/or programs to achieve the lowest possible acquisition costs (cost of goods) for products. Review solicitations from potential suppliers to determine if potential products and relationships are beneficial for the company considering the lowest cost, quality, and ability to meet demand and promotional needs for Independent retail business. Ensure efficient item assortment as well as manage supplier in-stock concerns and aged inventory exit strategies. Lead teams and act as subject matter expert to support regional customer needs for cost, pricing, and promotional strategies. Review and work with Buying & Transportation groups and manufacturers to resolve out-of-stock issues. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with representatives and senior management of suppliers. Management, Coaching & Leadership: Develop team members within the team. Create success through the development of team members. Partner with executive leadership to develop near, mid, and long-term organizational structures. Responsible for hiring, developing, and leading a team Travel Required: Yes (up to 30%) Environment Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F) Skills Specialized Knowledge: Superior analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with complex financial data; Experienced in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotions, inventory management and product development; Deep understanding of financial methodology to determine costs, develop annual business plans and oversee key daily metrics (sales, volume, inventory, costs, etc.) Special Skills : Track record of delivering results, setting strategy and running a large volume and high profile business; Superior communications skills - speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating; High threshold for working in ambiguous, fast paced environments - figuring it out and adapting as you go; Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes; Superior relational skills Years Of Experience 10+ years of negotiation and vendor management, in one or more large category(s), hiring and managing teams. 15+ years of relevant senior leadership experience in the food or grocery industry Qualifications Bachelor's Degree - Business Shift 1st Shift (United States of America) Company Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC About Our Company Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers' needs. Piggly Wiggly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
10/01/2025
Full time
Position Overview The Sr Dir, Merchandising for Piggly Wiggly Midwest is responsible for leading, organizing, and articulating the near and long-term strategic plans for the merchandising team. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will provide leadership and direction to develop strategy and create sales and margin-driving programs and events that lead to strong sales for Piggly Wiggly corporate stores retail, Franchise sales & gross profit targets, and any additional independent retailer targets. Responsible for the retail go to market strategy and execution. This includes leading the Advertising decisions on the weekly print Ad, investment level to drive customer traffic, when and where to invest in additional media buys and reacting to the effectiveness and customer trends The Sr Dir, Merchandising will lead merchandising teams to ensure the integrity and execution of merchandising initiatives and business development plans for categories. The Sr Dir, Merchandising is responsible for the merchandising P&L and overall margin contribution. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will interact directly with vendors and suppliers to build relationships and negotiate best-in-class cost and promotional support for the company and our Independent customers. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will lead and implement category strategies, leveraging scale, building strategic vendor relationships to support financial growth, and ensuring regional customer needs are met. The Sr Dir, Merchandising will lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet the needs of the ever-changing competitive landscape through innovation, strategic planning, and continued development and training for merchandising teams. Job Description Description Strategy Implementation/Plan of Action: Set goals and strategic direction for the business, ensuring alignment with broader business goals and vision. Responsible for leading merchandising teams with a customer-first mindset and ensuring regional needs and selling opportunities are fully embedded in strategies and target setting. Drive strategic negotiations with external vendors to build portfolio share and build long-term strategic relationships with suppliers and manufacturers. Execute category planning process across product portfolio of responsibility, including development and implementation of category plans; leveraging insights in order to formulate key strategies and category initiatives to achieve incremental sales and margin growth. Responsible for negotiating cost, assortment, and promotional strategies reflective of regional Independent customer needs. Develop recommended pricing strategy for Independent Retail Customers to ensure delivery of agreed-upon gross margin targets. Develop annual category plans, which include current situation analysis, vision/strategy, specific category plans & budgets. Financial Management: Manage a full P&L, including planning, forecasting, and driving growth for the category, possessing a complete understanding of internal and external variables that impact the business. Perform monthly verification of plans and provide an explanation for variances in budgeted sales/gross profit & other metrics, as well as provide projections for upcoming months. Accountable for the strategic development, planning, costing, execution, and financial performance of assigned categories across the total business. Develop plans to close gaps and improve sale /margin performance year on year. Develop recommended retail pricing guidelines in conjunction with the Vice President for stores to optimize category profitability and establish suggested retail prices within these guidelines in balance with cost and agreed-upon gross margin goals. Review competitive cost and pricing information and lead negotiations with vendors/brokers for best cost and targeted margin performance. Oversight & Execution: Generate and implement strategies to drive business improvements, innovation, and scale within the category and across the Independent Retail business. Identify industry trends relevant to customer selection and experience leveraging competitive insights and internal and external benchmarks, and syndicated data. Collaborate on Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising initiatives with Promotional Planning Managers and Commercial teams to ensure regional needs including seasonal selling and local events, are included in overall strategy and vendor negotiations. Innovate and implement new customer and vendor programs. Share market intelligence, and best practices and provide category expertise to improve cost, drive efficiencies and minimize potential supply chain risks. Provide direction/management of all assigned categories in the areas of cost, assortment, and promotional strategies. Proactively assess and manage commodity market risk to the organization. Negotiate terms & conditions consistent with corporate objectives, standards, and ethics, while delivering the best overall value. Perform SKU rationalization of categories and work with suppliers to continually offer the right assortment to customers. Collaborate with Category Merchandising to validate assortment and ensure new items, promoted items, and best fit the retail environment and across each region and ensure best placement in POG's Meet with Regional Customers to understand perspectives on product, placement, price, and promotion from Independent customers and their shoppers Work with Marketing Department or Advertising/Promotions to drive incremental sales and margin for assigned portfolio. Maintains strong working relationships with VP, Promotional Planning Mgrs., and Commercial teams and actively engages key retailers to define strategies and drive merchandising plans for assigned portfolios. Vendor Management: Identifies leverage opportunities and interacts with procurement to negotiate contracts, supply agreements, and/or programs to achieve the lowest possible acquisition costs (cost of goods) for products. Review solicitations from potential suppliers to determine if potential products and relationships are beneficial for the company considering the lowest cost, quality, and ability to meet demand and promotional needs for Independent retail business. Ensure efficient item assortment as well as manage supplier in-stock concerns and aged inventory exit strategies. Lead teams and act as subject matter expert to support regional customer needs for cost, pricing, and promotional strategies. Review and work with Buying & Transportation groups and manufacturers to resolve out-of-stock issues. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with representatives and senior management of suppliers. Management, Coaching & Leadership: Develop team members within the team. Create success through the development of team members. Partner with executive leadership to develop near, mid, and long-term organizational structures. Responsible for hiring, developing, and leading a team Travel Required: Yes (up to 30%) Environment Office : Office Temperature (65F to 75F) Skills Specialized Knowledge: Superior analytical and quantitative skills, comfortable with complex financial data; Experienced in vendor negotiations, pricing and promotions, inventory management and product development; Deep understanding of financial methodology to determine costs, develop annual business plans and oversee key daily metrics (sales, volume, inventory, costs, etc.) Special Skills : Track record of delivering results, setting strategy and running a large volume and high profile business; Superior communications skills - speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating; High threshold for working in ambiguous, fast paced environments - figuring it out and adapting as you go; Ability to operate simultaneously and effectively in both tactical and strategic modes; Superior relational skills Years Of Experience 10+ years of negotiation and vendor management, in one or more large category(s), hiring and managing teams. 15+ years of relevant senior leadership experience in the food or grocery industry Qualifications Bachelor's Degree - Business Shift 1st Shift (United States of America) Company Piggly Wiggly Midwest LLC About Our Company Building on its more than 100-year history in the grocery business, Piggly Wiggly continues to grow its presence with stores throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. operates corporate stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model. This unique grocery store offers the selection and assortment of a national chain, with the service and local customization of a community-based retailer. Each store contains specialized local assortments to meet local shoppers' needs. Piggly Wiggly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team! EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America's 'one-stop' destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center. What We Offer: Competitive Wages Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program Paid Time Off Medical/Health/Dental Coverage 401K with Company Match Team Member Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account Company Spirit Days Employee recognition and awards And much more! Position Summary: Category Manager primary role is to optimize potential of designated categories by identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer needs efficiently and profitably, by proactively and effectively managing marketing mix elements ("Product"; "Price"; "Promotion"; "Place"), always applying category management principles. Key objectives are to maximize category sales and profit, along with other key metrics, providing strong business performance and contribution to company. Always work proactively and productively in building and leveraging partnerships with vendors to help optimize business performance. In addition to meeting end consumer needs (by offering compelling customer proposition), also needs to ensure it is a priority to fully support Retail Team Members (ie stores) and respond to, and address issues as necessary. Work productively from a cross functional perspective with other departments, such as Advertising and Merchandising. Responsibilities: "Product" Management: a. Determine and manage product offering, ensuring it is compelling and relevant to our customers, and capitalizes on product and category trends, and major new item launches. b. Requires strong analytical skills to optimize category performance. c. Work with vendors proactively in building relationship and determining product offering. d. Follow all established processes for new and discontinued items, and make recommendations for areas of improvement. e. In addition to managing national brands, should identify and initiate development of any relevant private label opportunities. f. Buy and supervise buying of all products within the categories owned. Ensure maximum availability and service levels are achieved to satisfy store needs. Proactively use reporting systems to manage inventory and out of stocks g. For warehouse items, review weekly inventory levels by item, efficiently managing inventory levels and placing orders on an as needed basis. "Price" Management: a. Retail pricing: Propose, establish, and manage retail prices based on role of product and category, and monitor to ensure they are broadly competitive while delivering budgeted margin rate. Proactively work with vendors to negotiate support and appropriate costs to ensure attractive retail prices on key items b. Cost pricing: Ensure continual strong negotiation with vendors to deliver best possible costs, and develop strong vendor relationships c. Follow established processes and systems for retail price and cost price management d. Negotiate supply, cost and marketing fund contracts with vendors as necessary and relevant "Promotion" Management: a. Work with vendors to develop highly compelling promotional activity, negotiating strong funding support b. Ensure promotional deadlines are met and accounting processes are followed c. Conduct pre and post promotional analysis to optimize future promotional activity d. Work with advertising team for promotional signage and any special support needed (eg private label launches) "Place" Management: a. Proactively work with Merchandising Team to optimize product offering and presentation, and determining where and how we should display and sell b. Optimize range and space configuration on ongoing basis, based on market trends and new items c. Work with merchandising team and vendors to develop planogram updates, and ensure major resets are carefully pre-planned and managed Financial and Business Performance Management: a. Proactive financial management, including reviewing profit/margin reports, and sales reports, compared to budget to ensure strong performance and trends, making recommendations for any necessary course correction to address gaps b. Optimize category potential and proactively exploit opportunities and address weaknesses by reviewing category performance, analyzing and researching internal and industry sales data and trends, and relevant industry and vendor insights and data, including reviewing best practices across trade channels, to ensure strong performance vs. market trends. Team Member Management: a. Proactively manage any direct or indirect reports, ensuring they are motivated, working at their full potential, and exploit any development opportunities b. Embrace commitment to our "Values", and contribute strongly to helping make Cumberland Farms a "Great Place To Work" c. Work professionally and productively with other team members from a cross functional perspective, soliciting support and insights as needed d. Make it a priority to help support retail store team, and "Succeed Together" by responding to questions and issues as quickly, professionally and positively as possible. Communicate proactively relevant important updates and initiatives to retail team through PACT communication system. Spend necessary time visiting stores with retail team, to understand and address issues and opportunities Working Relationships: Internal: a. Within Marketing: Indirect Reports; Advertising Team; POS/Price Book Team; Merchandising/Planogram Team b. Within Corporate HQ (Business Support Campus): IT Department; Legal Department; Strategic Sourcing; Finance Team; Supply Chain/Warehouse Team c. Retail Operations Team: Retail Vice President's; Regional Manager's; Area Sales Manager's, Store Managers External: a. Direct Vendors b. Brokers Minimum Education: High School, and/or some College Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred Minimum Experience: Category Management or Related; Negotiation; Marketing; Retail Experience; Track record of developing category strategy and success in implementing marketing and merchandising programs in a retail environment Preferred Experience: 5 years Category Management experience Licenses/Certifications: Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Highly analytical Strong drive and initiative Proven success in negotiation Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Collaborative and strong team player High level of self-motivation and integrity Other Requirements: Travel: Ability to travel independently 0-15% Hours & Conditions: Monday - Friday 8 hour day in office setting Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. At EG America, it's important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
10/01/2025
Full time
Are you curious about solving complex business challenges for a leading convenience retailer? Do you have a passion for cross functional collaboration? Then you may be the perfect addition to our team! EG America is one of the fastest-growing convenience store retailers in the United States, committed to becoming America's 'one-stop' destination. The business has an established pedigree of delivering excellent fuel, grocery and merchandise, and food service. Headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts, our Company has grown to over 1,500+ locations across the United States employing over 18,000 team members. You can find us operating under the following store banners: Certified Oil, Cumberland Farms, Fastrac, Kwik Shop, Loaf N Jug, Minit Mart, Sprint Food Stores, Tom Thumb, Turkey Hill, and Quik Stop. Our headquarters in Westborough, MA is home to our Store Support Center, Company Warehouse, and Culinary Center. What We Offer: Competitive Wages Work today, get paid tomorrow through our earned wage access program Paid Time Off Medical/Health/Dental Coverage 401K with Company Match Team Member Discounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Health Savings Account Company Spirit Days Employee recognition and awards And much more! Position Summary: Category Manager primary role is to optimize potential of designated categories by identifying, anticipating and satisfying customer needs efficiently and profitably, by proactively and effectively managing marketing mix elements ("Product"; "Price"; "Promotion"; "Place"), always applying category management principles. Key objectives are to maximize category sales and profit, along with other key metrics, providing strong business performance and contribution to company. Always work proactively and productively in building and leveraging partnerships with vendors to help optimize business performance. In addition to meeting end consumer needs (by offering compelling customer proposition), also needs to ensure it is a priority to fully support Retail Team Members (ie stores) and respond to, and address issues as necessary. Work productively from a cross functional perspective with other departments, such as Advertising and Merchandising. Responsibilities: "Product" Management: a. Determine and manage product offering, ensuring it is compelling and relevant to our customers, and capitalizes on product and category trends, and major new item launches. b. Requires strong analytical skills to optimize category performance. c. Work with vendors proactively in building relationship and determining product offering. d. Follow all established processes for new and discontinued items, and make recommendations for areas of improvement. e. In addition to managing national brands, should identify and initiate development of any relevant private label opportunities. f. Buy and supervise buying of all products within the categories owned. Ensure maximum availability and service levels are achieved to satisfy store needs. Proactively use reporting systems to manage inventory and out of stocks g. For warehouse items, review weekly inventory levels by item, efficiently managing inventory levels and placing orders on an as needed basis. "Price" Management: a. Retail pricing: Propose, establish, and manage retail prices based on role of product and category, and monitor to ensure they are broadly competitive while delivering budgeted margin rate. Proactively work with vendors to negotiate support and appropriate costs to ensure attractive retail prices on key items b. Cost pricing: Ensure continual strong negotiation with vendors to deliver best possible costs, and develop strong vendor relationships c. Follow established processes and systems for retail price and cost price management d. Negotiate supply, cost and marketing fund contracts with vendors as necessary and relevant "Promotion" Management: a. Work with vendors to develop highly compelling promotional activity, negotiating strong funding support b. Ensure promotional deadlines are met and accounting processes are followed c. Conduct pre and post promotional analysis to optimize future promotional activity d. Work with advertising team for promotional signage and any special support needed (eg private label launches) "Place" Management: a. Proactively work with Merchandising Team to optimize product offering and presentation, and determining where and how we should display and sell b. Optimize range and space configuration on ongoing basis, based on market trends and new items c. Work with merchandising team and vendors to develop planogram updates, and ensure major resets are carefully pre-planned and managed Financial and Business Performance Management: a. Proactive financial management, including reviewing profit/margin reports, and sales reports, compared to budget to ensure strong performance and trends, making recommendations for any necessary course correction to address gaps b. Optimize category potential and proactively exploit opportunities and address weaknesses by reviewing category performance, analyzing and researching internal and industry sales data and trends, and relevant industry and vendor insights and data, including reviewing best practices across trade channels, to ensure strong performance vs. market trends. Team Member Management: a. Proactively manage any direct or indirect reports, ensuring they are motivated, working at their full potential, and exploit any development opportunities b. Embrace commitment to our "Values", and contribute strongly to helping make Cumberland Farms a "Great Place To Work" c. Work professionally and productively with other team members from a cross functional perspective, soliciting support and insights as needed d. Make it a priority to help support retail store team, and "Succeed Together" by responding to questions and issues as quickly, professionally and positively as possible. Communicate proactively relevant important updates and initiatives to retail team through PACT communication system. Spend necessary time visiting stores with retail team, to understand and address issues and opportunities Working Relationships: Internal: a. Within Marketing: Indirect Reports; Advertising Team; POS/Price Book Team; Merchandising/Planogram Team b. Within Corporate HQ (Business Support Campus): IT Department; Legal Department; Strategic Sourcing; Finance Team; Supply Chain/Warehouse Team c. Retail Operations Team: Retail Vice President's; Regional Manager's; Area Sales Manager's, Store Managers External: a. Direct Vendors b. Brokers Minimum Education: High School, and/or some College Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred Minimum Experience: Category Management or Related; Negotiation; Marketing; Retail Experience; Track record of developing category strategy and success in implementing marketing and merchandising programs in a retail environment Preferred Experience: 5 years Category Management experience Licenses/Certifications: Soft Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Highly analytical Strong drive and initiative Proven success in negotiation Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Collaborative and strong team player High level of self-motivation and integrity Other Requirements: Travel: Ability to travel independently 0-15% Hours & Conditions: Monday - Friday 8 hour day in office setting Physical Requirements: Ability to maneuver and regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. At EG America, it's important that our employees reflect the world we live in and the communities we serve. We celebrate our differences, so your unique background and skillset could bring a wonderful new perspective to our team. If you have a passion for delivering exceptional results, thrive in a fast-paced corporate environment, and bring experience in business management or related areas, we'd love to meet you - even if you don't meet every single requirement.
Business Area At Empire Today, our Empire for Business (E4B) Sales & Operations team, handles the business to business (B2B) sales, and in coordination with the Empire Residential team, the installation of residential and commercial flooring products to businesses ranging from small offices, property managers, education / government, large business chains, hospitality, healthcare, and restoration. Responsibilities The Director, Business Development is responsible for identifying and developing strategic business relationships with national entities (and secondarily, other regional/local potential customers) that require flooring solutions, working closely with the marketing, product management, and field sales organizations. As the Director, Business Development you will take the lead in the development of new business opportunities that support Empire's Commercial growth strategy. This position reports directly to the President, Commercial. Consistently demonstrate leadership traits consistent with the Empire Way. Develop overall business strategy for attacking and gaining market share in the identified commercial segments and implement sales programs to meet/exceed revenue plan, expense goals, and increase customer satisfaction. Identify National Account opportunities through research and analysis Establish national sales objectives with and for the Regional Sales Managers that support the attainment of the Commercial Business revenue and profit objectives. Ensure sales goals and forecasts are consistent with the company's long-range strategic objectives. In conjunction with President, Commercial Business, prepare monthly sales and lead forecasts. Track, analyze and prepare monthly performance reporting to these metrics. In conjunction with the Regional Sales Managers, prepare weekly updates about current and future opportunities. Develop and maintain national account program SOP's. Coordinate with the pricing team to establish pricing and prepare rate cards for distribution to assigned sales reps for all regional and national accounts Develop and implement the training necessary to properly support the Commercial Business sales force. Provide mentoring on sales techniques, the sales process, lead management, and forecasting/planning. Identify the proper commercial segments that align and provide the best opportunity for the existing Empire business model. Train and motivate managers and select sales reps to target and land national and regional accounts Participate in planning company marketing, media, and sales strategy to increase lead generation and productivity. Establish and maintain ongoing effective communications with high value prospects as well as building lasting direct client relationships. Review, establish and/or modify the organization plan with emphasis on providing an effective team. Review job descriptions, measure of performance, and the qualifications required for key personnel. Ensure decision-making responsibilities are clear. Revise as required. Identify early market, industry and customer trends in addition to external market forces and take corrective action as required to boost the productivity of the sales force and markets in general. Work with call center operations as necessary to maximize national account Commercial Business lead creation and consistency. Review sales rep requirements. Streamline procedure, paperwork and policy to place maximum emphasis on sales activities. Review sales rep compensation plans and balance the need for highly motivated sales reps with direct margin requirements. Devise presentations and enforce proper cross-sale activity with a focus on referrals and self-generated business. Working with President, Commercial, ensure operations and sales work together to maximize sales, margins, and the customer experience. Conduct weekly structured sales status meetings to discuss problems, plan and adjust resources, communicate policy, review trending toward sales objectives, and develop initiatives for continual improvement. Monitor any outstanding customer issues and excessive allowances. Identify and correct root causes of customer sales complaints. Review sales performance data and coach individual markets based on results. Recognize trends as well as both good and poor performance early, taking corrective action as necessary. Ensure an effective follow-up system is in place for all quoted but unsold leads. Advise on regional, local, and product specific sales incentive plans and contests as necessary and within appropriate budget. Work with Commercial Business pricing as well as the merchandising department to secure negotiated pricing for national customers Work with Purchasing and Product management to identify new trends in products, customer demands, and improve the overall sales rep product presentation. Continuously improve skills and expertise through workshops, seminars, and professional associations. Other duties as assigned Knowledge and Skills Required Bachelor Degree required. Experience with direct responsibility for revenues more than $50 million in a company with overall revenues of $1 billion+. Experience developing customer service/quality programs to improve customer experience. 5+ years verifiable commercial sales and sales management experience. Demonstrable success in a national business development leadership role. Knowledge of process improvement concepts and measuring quality. High level of organizational and analytical skills. Ability to use business key metrics to drive accountability and change. Excellent customer service and sales skills. Strong ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with various management levels. Flexibility in a rapidly changing work environment. Ability to work independently and be a self-starter and to work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to multi-task and delegate. Ability to adapt quickly and create interim solutions until permanent tool/process is in place. Ability to run a disciplined and structured environment. Strong commitment to quality service. Highly motivated with a sense of urgency. Physical Abilities Required Ability to travel a minimum of 60% of the time on an overnight basis. The ability to physically and mentally perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Benefits Employees are eligible for numerous benefits including: Quick enrollment into our benefit plans. Eligibility is first of the month following just two weeks of employment. 401K Investment Plan to A premium 401K Investment Plan, with the company matching your amount invested dollar for dollar up to 4% with no vesting. Find another Company that can beat that! Medical Insurance with several plan options and a Health Savings Account to meet you and your family's health needs. Prescription Drug Coverage Dental Insurance - Twice a year visits at no cost. Vision Insurance with materials coverage Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Dependent Care Wellness Program - A best in class program offering substantial awards payable right on your paycheck Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Short Term Disability Coverage Long Term Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays including Floating Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) that grows with years of service Empire Perks - An employee discount purchasing program offering you great savings on the things you want. The company conducts a background check and drug screen for all new hires. About EMPIRE TODAY® Empire Today has been a leading provider of installed home improvements for 60 years. Empire offers the largest in-stock selection of flooring in the United States. Convenience, quality, and selection make Empire stand out. With Empire Today, homeowners and business customers can get quality Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Flooring, and Window Treatments from top brands they know and trust. And because Empire warehouses thousands of products, customers can get the right product, professionally installed when they need it, as soon as the next day. Empire was founded in 1959 and provides service to more than 70 metropolitan areas in the United States. With more than three million satisfied customers, Empire Today is dedicated to its mission of Making Beautiful New Floors Easy. Empire Today is an equal opportunity employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. By Submitting your resume and application information, you authorize Empire Today to transmit and store your information in the Empire Today group companies' world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies. By pressing apply and providing your telephone number and email address, you authorize Empire Today to contact you by email or telephone at the wireless or landline phone number provided using automated phone technology and/or text messaging. Message and data charges may apply..... click apply for full job details
01/23/2021
Full time
Business Area At Empire Today, our Empire for Business (E4B) Sales & Operations team, handles the business to business (B2B) sales, and in coordination with the Empire Residential team, the installation of residential and commercial flooring products to businesses ranging from small offices, property managers, education / government, large business chains, hospitality, healthcare, and restoration. Responsibilities The Director, Business Development is responsible for identifying and developing strategic business relationships with national entities (and secondarily, other regional/local potential customers) that require flooring solutions, working closely with the marketing, product management, and field sales organizations. As the Director, Business Development you will take the lead in the development of new business opportunities that support Empire's Commercial growth strategy. This position reports directly to the President, Commercial. Consistently demonstrate leadership traits consistent with the Empire Way. Develop overall business strategy for attacking and gaining market share in the identified commercial segments and implement sales programs to meet/exceed revenue plan, expense goals, and increase customer satisfaction. Identify National Account opportunities through research and analysis Establish national sales objectives with and for the Regional Sales Managers that support the attainment of the Commercial Business revenue and profit objectives. Ensure sales goals and forecasts are consistent with the company's long-range strategic objectives. In conjunction with President, Commercial Business, prepare monthly sales and lead forecasts. Track, analyze and prepare monthly performance reporting to these metrics. In conjunction with the Regional Sales Managers, prepare weekly updates about current and future opportunities. Develop and maintain national account program SOP's. Coordinate with the pricing team to establish pricing and prepare rate cards for distribution to assigned sales reps for all regional and national accounts Develop and implement the training necessary to properly support the Commercial Business sales force. Provide mentoring on sales techniques, the sales process, lead management, and forecasting/planning. Identify the proper commercial segments that align and provide the best opportunity for the existing Empire business model. Train and motivate managers and select sales reps to target and land national and regional accounts Participate in planning company marketing, media, and sales strategy to increase lead generation and productivity. Establish and maintain ongoing effective communications with high value prospects as well as building lasting direct client relationships. Review, establish and/or modify the organization plan with emphasis on providing an effective team. Review job descriptions, measure of performance, and the qualifications required for key personnel. Ensure decision-making responsibilities are clear. Revise as required. Identify early market, industry and customer trends in addition to external market forces and take corrective action as required to boost the productivity of the sales force and markets in general. Work with call center operations as necessary to maximize national account Commercial Business lead creation and consistency. Review sales rep requirements. Streamline procedure, paperwork and policy to place maximum emphasis on sales activities. Review sales rep compensation plans and balance the need for highly motivated sales reps with direct margin requirements. Devise presentations and enforce proper cross-sale activity with a focus on referrals and self-generated business. Working with President, Commercial, ensure operations and sales work together to maximize sales, margins, and the customer experience. Conduct weekly structured sales status meetings to discuss problems, plan and adjust resources, communicate policy, review trending toward sales objectives, and develop initiatives for continual improvement. Monitor any outstanding customer issues and excessive allowances. Identify and correct root causes of customer sales complaints. Review sales performance data and coach individual markets based on results. Recognize trends as well as both good and poor performance early, taking corrective action as necessary. Ensure an effective follow-up system is in place for all quoted but unsold leads. Advise on regional, local, and product specific sales incentive plans and contests as necessary and within appropriate budget. Work with Commercial Business pricing as well as the merchandising department to secure negotiated pricing for national customers Work with Purchasing and Product management to identify new trends in products, customer demands, and improve the overall sales rep product presentation. Continuously improve skills and expertise through workshops, seminars, and professional associations. Other duties as assigned Knowledge and Skills Required Bachelor Degree required. Experience with direct responsibility for revenues more than $50 million in a company with overall revenues of $1 billion+. Experience developing customer service/quality programs to improve customer experience. 5+ years verifiable commercial sales and sales management experience. Demonstrable success in a national business development leadership role. Knowledge of process improvement concepts and measuring quality. High level of organizational and analytical skills. Ability to use business key metrics to drive accountability and change. Excellent customer service and sales skills. Strong ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with various management levels. Flexibility in a rapidly changing work environment. Ability to work independently and be a self-starter and to work in a team-oriented environment. Ability to multi-task and delegate. Ability to adapt quickly and create interim solutions until permanent tool/process is in place. Ability to run a disciplined and structured environment. Strong commitment to quality service. Highly motivated with a sense of urgency. Physical Abilities Required Ability to travel a minimum of 60% of the time on an overnight basis. The ability to physically and mentally perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Benefits Employees are eligible for numerous benefits including: Quick enrollment into our benefit plans. Eligibility is first of the month following just two weeks of employment. 401K Investment Plan to A premium 401K Investment Plan, with the company matching your amount invested dollar for dollar up to 4% with no vesting. Find another Company that can beat that! Medical Insurance with several plan options and a Health Savings Account to meet you and your family's health needs. Prescription Drug Coverage Dental Insurance - Twice a year visits at no cost. Vision Insurance with materials coverage Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Dependent Care Wellness Program - A best in class program offering substantial awards payable right on your paycheck Basic Life Insurance and AD&D Short Term Disability Coverage Long Term Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays including Floating Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) that grows with years of service Empire Perks - An employee discount purchasing program offering you great savings on the things you want. The company conducts a background check and drug screen for all new hires. About EMPIRE TODAY® Empire Today has been a leading provider of installed home improvements for 60 years. Empire offers the largest in-stock selection of flooring in the United States. Convenience, quality, and selection make Empire stand out. With Empire Today, homeowners and business customers can get quality Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl Flooring, and Window Treatments from top brands they know and trust. And because Empire warehouses thousands of products, customers can get the right product, professionally installed when they need it, as soon as the next day. Empire was founded in 1959 and provides service to more than 70 metropolitan areas in the United States. With more than three million satisfied customers, Empire Today is dedicated to its mission of Making Beautiful New Floors Easy. Empire Today is an equal opportunity employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. By Submitting your resume and application information, you authorize Empire Today to transmit and store your information in the Empire Today group companies' world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies. By pressing apply and providing your telephone number and email address, you authorize Empire Today to contact you by email or telephone at the wireless or landline phone number provided using automated phone technology and/or text messaging. Message and data charges may apply..... click apply for full job details
