Chief Commercial Strategy & Activation Leader

The Fresh Market Inc; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team member discount up to 40%

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401K contribution & match

Personal time off and time off plans

Job summary

The Fresh Market Inc is seeking a VP of Commercial Planning for our Store Support Center in Greensboro, NC. You will lead integrated commercial planning and activation across Pricing & Promotions, Merchandise Execution, Vendor Engagement, and Supply Chain, translating strategy into measurable actions and outcomes.

This enterprise leader will report to the Chief Commercial Officer and drive cross-functional accountability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in commercial strategy, merchandising operations, pricing and promotions, vendor engagement, supply chain, or related retail leadership roles.
• Proven experience translating enterprise strategy into cross-functional activation and leading complex initiatives.
• Executive-level communication and influencing skills across multiple functions.

Responsibilities

• SetCommercial priorities and drive enterprise decisions.
• Translate strategy into an integrated activation roadmap with milestones and ownership.
• Lead activation processes across pricing, promotions, merchandising, and supply chain.
• Establish governance with roadmaps, forums, and accountability mechanisms.
• Create an integrated view of performance using financial, guest, and market insights.
• Strengthen cross-channel execution across store operations and digital channels.
• Lead vendor engagement and distribution partnerships to achieve priorities.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing team and succession pipelines.

Skills

Commercial strategy

Merchandising operations

Pricing & promotions

Vendor engagement

Supply chain

Executive leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MBA or advanced degree in business, analytics, or supply chain

Job description

The Fresh Market Inc is seeking a VP of Commercial Planning for our Store Support Center in Greensboro, NC. You will lead integrated commercial planning and activation across Pricing & Promotions, Merchandise Execution, Vendor Engagement, and Supply Chain, translating strategy into measurable actions and outcomes.

This enterprise leader will report to the Chief Commercial Officer and drive cross-functional accountability.