Market of Choice - Produce Field Merchandiser

Market of Choice is a growing, local company with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development. Our stores feature state of the art, modern facilities in a friendly and professional work environment that is creative, fast-paced, and fueled by our passion for quality and our commitment to exceptional customer experience. We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, competitive wages, and a matching 401(k) retirement plan.

DUTIES

Achieve operational excellence assisting store management with the overall program, food safety, customer service, and department condition best practices. Work closely with Corporate Store and Merchandising Operations and Store and Departmental Management to ensure perfect execution. The position is hands-on and a resource for store department managers. The job is roughly 80% execution of standard operating procedures and company policies and 20% feedback and decision-making.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated, committed, and experienced produce enthusiast with strong business acumen to join our Portland-based corporate team.

As a Produce Field Merchandiser, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Regular store tours to our Portland, Ashland, Bend, Corvallis and Eugene Produce departments
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with Corporate Store Operations, Sales Manager and Store and Departmental management
• Execute best practices for excellent customer service, merchandising, inventory, ordering, staffing, food safety, and product quality
• Create action plans to address and correct substandard expectations
• Maintain current knowledge of trends, products, and services
• Develop and maintain outstanding relations with customers, employees, and vendors

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

• In-depth knowledge of Produce operations and safety
• In-depth knowledge best practices for customer service, merchandising, inventory, ordering, staffing and product
• In-depth knowledge and experience with evaluating and providing feedback on programs improvements, opportunities, product mix and pricing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to use various office software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, calendaring, e-mail management and the Internet
• Create, compose and edit written and electronic materials
• Ability to work regular or irregular hours on a consistent basis and regularly travel to all Market of Choice locations, special events, and other functions.

This position also requires having and maintaining Always Food Safe/ServSafe certification.

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application (including cover letter and resume). Address the following in your cover letter: Your knowledge and experience as it relates to operating and developing Produce departments.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

A diverse community and workplace benefit us all. Market of Choice is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified applicants as well as giving people of all backgrounds an opportunity to work and contribute to our company and community. We uphold our tradition of valuing our employees by providing equal opportunities to all applicants.