Category Merchandising Manager (Remote | Retail Accounts)

United Natural Foods, Inc.; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. is seeking a sales-focused professional to manage assigned retail accounts from a remote setting in California.

The role emphasizes building strong retailer relationships, addressing needs, and collaborating with internal teams to drive sales and profitability across the portfolio. The candidate should bring at least 3 years of retail/vendor experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze data while coordinating with finance and merchandising to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3 years' minimum of retail and/or vendor experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to analyze data and manage administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain strong working relationships with assigned retail owners and managers.
• Address customer issues with urgency to satisfaction of all parties.
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Inside Sales to meet sales goals.
• Respond to customer needs and relay retailer feedback to management.
• Represent the company and maintain positive relationships with retailers, new clients, and UNFI staff.
• Resolve customer requests and concerns professionally.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Job description

United Natural Foods, Inc. is seeking a sales-focused professional to manage assigned retail accounts from a remote setting in California.

The role emphasizes building strong retailer relationships, addressing needs, and collaborating with internal teams to drive sales and profitability across the portfolio. The candidate should bring at least 3 years of retail/vendor experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze data while coordinating with finance and merchandising to