Experienced in all aspects of retail Supermarket or Specialty Foods store management. Multi Store supervision experience in retail Supermarket or Specialty Food required. Broad and specific product knowledge of all grocery and perishable product areas inclusive of Cheese Meat Produce Bakery Deli and Seafood. Up to date knowledge of retail Cheese business processes and emerging industry merchandising and selling trends Very Helpful. Ability to maximize product profitability and control shrinkage for all merchandising departments. Ability to analyze and interpret results from financial reporting. Strong communications and interpersonal skills. Experience in recruiting and teaching a departmental specific merchandising support team at store level. Must live within commuting distance of New York City. Accountable for profitable operation of each departmental merchandising entity inclusive of top line sales growth effective expense control and attainment of budgeted margin with shrink control. Lead and develop a team of departmental specific merchandisers who are accountable for the delivery of all marketing and merchandising programs. Takes action to ensure a superior customer shopping experience focused on extra step service and the creation of a selling culture built on a foundation wherein employees have deep and detailed product knowledge. Ensure that store standards for sanitation and food safety are adhered to in all stores. 20111227 This position will be based in New York, Desired candidates will reside in the New York. Qualified candidates will have a bachelors degree or a minimum of 3 to 5 years industry related experience which includes 3 to 5 years of experience in Stor Management including proven track record of meeting or exceeding assigned sales objectives Strong leadership skills to provide mentoring training or corrective feedback Excellent verbal and written communication skills including being able to prepare presentation materials and present the information one-on-one and in a group Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Demonstrated analytical and organizational skills and An understanding of computer ordering systems and other IT systems 20111227 Develop, motivate and direct store managers in a manner that maximizes sales, earnings, and customer satisfaction via regular store visits and constructive feedback. Provide supportive leadership to store staffs by recommending insight and direction for personal development. Responsible with the Store Manager for the hiring, orientation, and training of store staffs. Maintain active participation at store level to minimize employee conflict and complaints; facilitate resolution when necessary. Initiate the completion of company required forms and correspondence timely and accurately. Minimum 5 years retail grocery management experience, Bachelors Degree a plus. Ability to travel extensively within the market. Excellent written and oral communication skills and superior management/leadership skills. Solid background in perishable and produce operations merchandising. Strong computer skills and proficiencies in Power Point, Word, Excel and E mail. 20111227 Responsible for annual sales, gross profits, labor and controllable costs. Comprehensively review financial reports from all stores and compare to budget. Facilitate and contribute to union contract negotiations, and interact with Union Representatives. Judiciously follow safety and sanitation policies. Personally train senior level staff at the regional and store levels. The successful candidate will have a minimum of seven years multiple store district manager experience in big box or large volume supermarket. A college degree is preferred but supermarket management experience will be considered. 20111227 Direct and supervise the performance of merchandising staff and clerical employees for the center store categories, Train, coach and educate staff in the area of category management. Plan, implement, and monitor weekly promotions to obtain sales and profit objectives. Monitor effectiveness of the PPO with regard to cost effective procurement and service levels. Establish; and execute the annual budgets for Sales, Gross Profit and SG and A. Negotiate annual business agreements with key vendor partners. Direct and oversee the development of Category Business Plans to maximize sales and profits. Review and adjust when necessary, new and remodeled store layout plans. Develop effective marketing strategies which will take into account current trends, competitive influences and company objectives. Work closely with warehouse management to obtain maximum efficiencies. Minimum B.S. degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field. 7-10 years in retail, center store experience preferred, in a supervisory role. Effective knowledge of center store sales, merchandising, technical knowledge and procurement.Training in category management, marketing, and merchandising. Technical knowledge of products, policies, regulations, working knowledge of procurement. Strong negotiating skills, Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong planning and organizational skills, Strong interpersonal and human relations skills. 20111227 Direct and supervise the performance of merchandising staff and clerical employees for the seafood categories, Train, coach and educate staff in the area of category management. Plan, implement, and monitor weekly promotions to obtain sales and profit objectives. Monitor effectiveness of the PPO with regard to cost effective procurement and service levels. Establish; and execute the annual budgets for Sales, Gross Profit and SG and A. Negotiate annual business agreements with key vendor partners. Direct and oversee the development of Category Business Plans to maximize sales and profits. Review and adjust when necessary, new and remodeled store layout plans.Develop effective marketing strategies which will take into account current trends, competitive influences and company objectives. Work closely with warehouse management to obtain maximum efficiencies. Minimum B.S. degree in Marketing, Business Administration or a related field. 7-10 years in retail, center store experience preferred, in a supervisory role. Effective knowledge of center store sales, merchandising, technical knowledge and procurement. Training in category management, marketing, and merchandising. Store experience in Seafood handling, identification, cutting and merchandising. Proficient overall knowledge of Seafood sales and merchandising. Technical knowledge of products, policies, regulations, working knowledge of procurement. Strong negotiating skills, Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong planning and organizational skills, Strong interpersonal and human relations skills. 20111227