Seafood


TITLE: Assistant Meat/Seafood Merchandiser
JOB DESCRIPTION: The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary by the company. Ensure merchandising programs and methods are being used correctly. Ensure customer satisfaction and a working gratifying environment for employees. Assist in the operation of the department and tracking progress toward budgets & objectives. (division wide) Work with Merchandiser to report progress and assist with meeting spread and sales budgets and Store and District Managers to fix inventory problems.
REQUIREMENTS: Please Contact Meredyth Tuttle:Excellent Oral & Written skills. Good analytical, and strong organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Store operations knowledge. 3+ years Meat/Seafood retail experience or equivalent. Knowledge or experience of purchasing preferred. Must have valid Drivers License and be willing to travel 90% of the time.
SALARY: $42,100K-$63,200K, plus bonus


TITLE: Seafood Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION: Successful candidate will offer a tie between the category leader and store operations. Assisting Category leader in the development and implementation of category plans such as policies to improve sales, profits, inventory levels and expenses also evaluate and implement company wide merchandising goals for stores and the development of promotional and seasonal case resets. Responsible for Training, coaching and development of Department Managers and providing support for troubled departments.
REQUIREMENTS: Looking for candidate who is driven by passion and enthusiasm for specialty foods. 2-4 years of College or equivalent experience. Strong category product knowledge to related category and excellent communication oral and written, training, and organizational skills. Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and MS Outlook and willing to travel 70-90%.
SALARY: $65K-75K plus bonus


TITLE: Director Seafood
JOB DESCRIPTION: Candidate will direct Seafood Retail Supermarket program for a large volume department in 200 stores. Will supervise Category Managers and Field Merchandisers. Great Opportunity for career growth.
REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must have a minimum of 5 yr. experience in directing successful high volume department in major supermarket chain. Meat background and good Category Management.
SALARY: $80K-90K plus bonus


TITLE: Director of Seafood and Meat Operations
JOB DESCRIPTION: Company seeks Director Meat/Seafood who will be accountable for all meat, seafood, buying, merchandising, pricing, advertising, sales, and gross profits. Person will plan coordinate direct all merchandising programs for a 35-store chain.
REQUIREMENTS: Successful candidate will have outstanding interpersonal and communicational skills. Three to five years' extensive experience in Meat and Seafood at Category management or Director level, developing programs that will deliver budgeted sales and profile.
SALARY: $60K plus bonus


TITLE: Seafood Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION: Supermarket chain seeks a Seafood Merchandiser. Responsibilities include labor, sales, gross profit, merchandising and marketing of the Seafood Department. This includes store layout, equipment specifications, design, interviewing and selection of the personnel for the Seafood Department. Development of appropriate training programs, assist in the design, development and implementation of overall merchandising and marketing strategies/tactics.
REQUIREMENTS: 3 to 5 years Seafood Merchandising Manager experience in a multiple location retail organization. Culinary knowledge of preparation techniques for seafood. Bachelor degree. Strong written and oral communication skills. Generally computer friendly and specifically familiar with MicroSoft Office Suite.
SALARY: $58K plus bonus


TITLE: Seafood Buyer/Merchandiser
JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible for new concept seafood department for upscale 85 full service seafood departments. Procure majority of inventory directly from processors, producers and importers. Supervise 4 associates. Accountable for bottom line results.
REQUIREMENTS: Require extensive seafood knowledge and 3 – 5 years as seafood buyer. Must have proven track record and know whole fish, value added seafood and European display cases.
SALARY: $58K plus bonus


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