Director of Merchandising-Portland Division

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* Oversees allocation of projections to Division Sales Managers.
* Monitors performance relative to projections and drives corrective action: Sales/Profitability & Co-Op.
* Assesses results of each department and total for the division.
* Solicits research, benchmarks, external and internal performance as necessary.
* Chairs sales planning meetings and weekly ad meetings.
* Develops and drives merchandising strategy for division in partnership with Merchandising team.
* Provides input to Corporate on Corporate merchandising strategy.
* Attends key vendor promotion planning meetings.
* Drives market branding campaigns/programs (consistent with Corporate).
* Oversees division/market research.
* Reviews comments on current division performance from Division VPs of Sales and assists and responds appropriately.
* Manages advertising agencies and programs.
* Tours stores to assess overall implementation effectiveness.
* Monitors competitor advertising, promotion, marketing initiatives.

And any other job responsibilities/duties assigned by the division.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
* Education Level:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or related field.

Experience Level:

5-10+ years of retail/category/marketing experience.

15 total years experience in grocery industry.

5 yrs experience managing people.

Skills and Experiences:
* Marketing experience in retail.
* Market research experience.
* Proven ability to develop merchandisers.
* Sales orientation experience.
* Arbitration/problem resolution.
* Good communication skills.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Vary depending on geography.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
* Work may be performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
* Must sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
* May spend long periods of time at desk or computer terminal.
* May use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
* Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
* Workday is fast paced, some evening and weekend work may be required.

We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. And a diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.

We provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER