Overview

The Senior Director of Merchandising, Fresh Categories is responsible for the Deli, Produce, Meat, and Seafood departments. They provide leadership and direction for merchandisers in each of these areas and work collaboratively with store management to ensure the success of those departments.

Job Locations

US-WA-Seattle

Address

1320 4th Ave

Main Job Responsibilities

• Accountable for the overall profitability of the areas assigned.
• Responsible for business planning in those areas including goal setting, project sponsorship, team resource allocation, and budgeting.
• Represents PCC in distributor and key vendor negotiations.
• Leads private label development for these departments.
• Develops and assures implementation of merchandising standards.
• Oversees quality control of products and programs in these areas.
• Provides leadership, direction, mentoring, and development for team.
• Drives promotional activity and ad planning.
• This position works consistently at a light physical work level and may be asked to work on occasion at a medium or heavy physical work level when supporting stores or other offsite events. Frequently required to sit, walk, reach, and grasp. Occasionally required to be on feet with a mix of standing and walking throughout shift.
• Performs other tasks and duties as assigned.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our company. PCC Community Markets reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet the changing industry or business needs as necessary.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of grocery industry experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a multi-unit retailer
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience
• Previous accountability for financial results including sales, margin, and shrink
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft office applications.

Desired Qualifications

• Natural and organic food experience
• Experience in food commissary production and distribution logistics

Benefits and Perks

• Keep yourself and your family healthy. Medical, dental, and vision plan
• Care for yourself and loved ones. Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program.
• Take time off. Paid time off starting at 0.08 hours per hour worked, plus 6 paid holidays per year, and bereavement leave.
• Save for your future. 401(k) profit sharing contribution
• Save on expenses. Discounted ORCA bus pass, staff discount on in-store purchases, free PCC co-op membership, Flexible Spending Account with pre-tax savings on eligible health and child care expenses.
• Learn more at https://www.pccmarkets.com/about/jobs/benefits/

Additional Details

Physical and Environmental Workspace

Work occurs in an office, a variety of off-site environments and in a grocery store environment which includes surfaces that can be wet and slippery, moderate noise level, and temperature extremes in controlled environments in the cooler and freezer, and depending on location, working outside in all temperatures. There may be exposure to certain allergens and / or chemicals.

Comp Details

Starting Wage Range: $165,000-$185,000/year, depending on experience. Bonus Eligible