Merchandise Manager
5 days ago
Matawan
We are seeking an onsite bilingual Merchandising Manager - NOS (Natural Organic Specialty) in Matawan, NJ for a full-time, direct hire role. The Merchandising Manager – NOS is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and income goals for the assigned grocery categories. This includes driving sales, managing vendor programs and promotional income, developing a competitive ad, maintaining item assortment, and collaborating with vendors, members, and store owners to ensure alignment on business goals. Job Description: • Manage and deliver budgeted objectives including category sales targets, gross profit margins, and promotional income, • Negotiate promotional programs, pricing, and contracts with vendors and brokers to drive competitive advantage, • Plan and execute weekly promotions/ad programs with strong feature retails and accurate sales forecasts, • Prepare materials for bi-weekly committee meetings covering competitive ad reviews, review proposed front page items and promotional price points, new items, etc., • Review and analyze market trends, competitor activity, and category performance, • Oversee and maintain product assortment, including item setup, cost accuracy, discontinuations, and data accuracy within SAP, • Manage vendor billing via EDI, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution of errors, • Ensure gross profit margin targets are met and align with quarterly objectives, • Review category price checks to maintain competitive pricing, • Serve as a key point of contact for member store owners, addressing feedback, resolving issues, and providing merchandising support, • Conduction regular business reviews with vendors to assess performance, trends, and growth opportunities, • Attend industry Food Shows with wholesaler to negotiate and secure strong deals and promotions for membership Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Marketing, • 5-7 years experience in retail, merchandising, CPG or Supermarket industry, • Proven ability to analyze data and translate insights into sales and merchandising strategies, • Ability to handle conflict and negotiate successfully, • Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships, • Ability to prioritize and to effectively lead multiple projects/initiatives, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; confident in delivering presentations, • Bilingual in Spanish/English, • Excellent Power Point and Excel skills.