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As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

7600 France Ave S - Edina, Minnesota 55435

Salary $60,000 - $85,000 depending on experience

Excellent benefits package, including 2+ weeks PTO and 7 paid holidays. Eligible for healthcare (single and family) first of the month following date of hire. 401(k) plan with employer match available. Employer paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability. Paid Parental Leave after six months.

Position Summary:

This role isresponsibletoprovidedirection and support to retail department managers to drive category performance and achieve sales,growthand profitabilityobjectives. Monitor and access store performance, develop and implement new processes,proceduresand programs to increase productivity, andassistin new and re-model store opening, set-up,trainingand operations.

Here’swhatyou’lldo:

Responsible for assigned retail stores to meet and deliver established sales and profitability through merchandising plans and processes.
Ensure the successful and consistent implementation of category business plans and merchandising plans in collaboration with department management; plans include the areas of assortment, pricing,promotionand shelf placement.
Participate in the operational execution of retail policies, plans and programs in areas of inventory and asset management, merchandising, facilities maintenance,safetyand security.
Monitor and access assigned retail stores performance vs. budgeted goals andobjective; analyze andidentifyopportunities for improvements andassistto develop strategies that position stores to perform at or above budget levels.
Responsible to work with assigned group of stores to manage and control the location(s) operations to ensure consistency with Company standards,policyand expectations.
Collaborate with internal departments (i.e.,Marketing, Merchandising, Promotions, etc.) to support consistent execution of approved advertising plans and store promotions.
Responsible forprovidingcoaching, training,directionand support to retail department associates.
Instruct and alignassociates'functions and duties to meet the productivity standards.
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best merchandising practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Associate's Degree(Required) Marketing, Business Administration or other related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Threeyears'experience in merchandising or management in a retail setting.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to develop positive working relationships with both internal and external customers.
Strong organizational, prioritization, project management and analytical skills.
Ability to provide work direction to associates and coordinate team workload.
Ability to drive, develop and execute new programs to create sales and profits for future growth.
Basic knowledge of retail stores and grocery department functions.
Ability to maintain a strong customer focus and a high degree of professionalism when dealing with internal customers and leaders.
Strong proficiency in MS office applications (i.e.,Word, Excel, etc.).
Ability to travel up to 75% to retail locations to include local and overnight travel.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package.

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

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