Associate Retail Strategy & Optimization Manager

Compass Healthcare; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Job summary

A leading healthcare services company is seeking an Associate Retail Strategy & Optimization Manager in Chandler, AZ. This role involves analyzing performance metrics, supporting retail optimization initiatives, and partnering with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. The position offers competitive compensation including a base salary of $80,000 and a bonus. A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and candidates must be open to travel.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in retail, strategy, operations, analytics, or consulting.
• Familiarity with retail KPIs and performance metrics preferred.
• Must live near a major airport and be open to heavy travel.

Responsibilities

• Analyze store and market performance metrics including sales, traffic, conversion.
• Support retail optimization initiatives.
• Build and maintain reports and dashboards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Excel

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Job description

Overview

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. The company's Mindful Choices® wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Salary information is listed in the job posting as: Salary: $80,000.00 and Other Forms of Compensation: 10% bonus.

Job Summary: The Associate Retail Strategy & Optimization Manager supports the development and execution of strategies that improve retail performance, operational efficiency, and customer experience. This role is ideal for an analytical, early-career professional looking to grow within retail strategy, analytics, or operations. You will work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional partners to analyze performance, identify opportunities, and help implement improvements across the retail network.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze store and market performance metrics including sales, traffic, conversion, labor, and inventory
• Support retail optimization initiatives across pricing, promotions, labor planning, assortment, and operations
• Build and maintain reports, dashboards, and presentations to communicate insights
• Assist with business cases, pilots, and testing initiatives to improve retail productivity
• Partner with Retail Operations, Merchandising, Finance, and Analytics teams on cross-functional projects
• Support new store openings, remodels, and other growth initiatives with data analysis
• Identify process improvement opportunities and assist with implementation at scale

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in retail, strategy, operations, analytics, consulting, or a related field
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and working with data
• Familiarity with retail KPIs and performance metrics preferred
• Experience with BI or reporting tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker) a plus
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Must live near a major airport and be open to heavy travel

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1491763

Morrison Healthcare

MICHAEL GREMBA

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