Job description
Overview:
Priority apply by: Friday April 7th Job Locations: US-WA-Seattle Address: 3131 Elliott Ave Comp Details: $77,824 - $101,192 / year, depending on experience. Bonus eligible. Our Culture:
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Values
PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Everyone at PCC is expected to:
PREFERRED:
PCC Benefits Page:
The Produce Merchandiser is responsible for analysis and multi-faceted support of all aspects of PCC’s Produce category including merchandising, pricing, vendor relationships, procurement and overall strategy. They work collaboratively with Store Operations and office support departments to meet financial, social and environmental goals through the successful execution of programs in the Produce category that are guided by PCC’s Vision, Mission and Values.
Priority apply by: Friday April 7th
PCC is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We value all the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our staff members invest in their work, stores and communities. Valuing diversity is a significant part of our culture, our values and PCC’s success.
Our Vision
To inspire and advance the health and well-being of people, their communities and our planet
Our Mission
We ensure that good food nourishes the communities we serve, while cultivating vibrant local, organic food systems
Our Values
We foster high standards
We act with integrity
We embrace stewardship
We take action because we care
PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Everyone at PCC is expected to:
- Collaborate
- Demonstrate kindness
- Focus on the customer
- Instill trust
- Value diversity
- Models and provides excellent professional customer service to both internal and external customers
- Works with the Merchandising Team on execution of pricing and promotional programs for Produce categories based on targeted gross profits, desired PCC market position, and review of supplier costs
- Assists in overseeing the selection of new products following department guidelines including social and environmental goals and ensures current selections are staying compliant with these guidelines
- Supports Co-op wide promotional plans in collaboration with marketing, other merchandisers, IT, and Operations departments. This includes: monthly promotions, seasonal events, in-store sampling and product demonstrations
- Assists and supports all aspects of Produce programs including procurement, vendor relations, category management and standard operating procedures
- Works with the Merchandising Team in establishing a review calendar for analyzing category performance, new item placement and schematics for resets
- Represents PCC in the industry and maintains positive and strategic vendor partnerships including negotiation of advantageous product costs.
- Maintains a deep understanding of category management, as well as current product trends, issues and concerns and develops vendor relationships and negotiating skills
- Partners with store staff to receive feedback on the practical application of Produce programs and to provide store staff with training, mentoring and development
- Works in conjunction with the Merchandising Team to visit stores weekly to support and maintain established PCC merchandising guidelines and best practices for execution of said guidelines
- Handles confidential information using discretion and judgement
REQUIRED:
- 5+ years of experience in a successful leadership role in the produce category
- Demonstrated in-depth product and department operations knowledge within the natural and organic grocery setting
- Proven ability to utilize knowledge of merchandising best practices in a retail grocery setting to execute product promotion and merchandising strategies that meet or exceed sales goals
- Successful management experience driving results through a team including training, mentoring, and developing staff
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills and ability, remotely and in person
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and problem solve with excellent attention to detail
- Proven ability to provide and drive excellent, professional customer service
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, problem solve, and make successful business decisions in a complex retail environment
- Ability to be a team player and appreciate working collaboratively as well as independently
- Availability to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays and travel to all PCC locations, industry conferences and supplier visits when needed
- Computer skills required with experience using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
PREFERRED:
- Experience in project management for new store set-up or remodels
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Parental Leave
- PTO Accrual – 0.08 hours per hour worked
- 6 paid holidays per year
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
- Discounted ORCA Pass
- PCC Cooking Classes Discount
- Staff Discount on In-Store Purchases
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Free Co-op Membership
- Bereavement Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
PCC Benefits Page:
- https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/
Reports to: Director of Fresh Categories
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