Director, Deli & Food Service: Strategy & Growth Leader

Lunds & Byerlys; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 116,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Lunds & Byerlys in Edina, MN is seeking a Full Time Director of Deli and Food Service to drive strategy, sales and profitability across deli, merchandising, sourcing and private label items. The role leads procurement, pricing, promotions, and supplier negotiations while partnering with manufacturing and R&D teams.

You will build a strong team, align internal and external stakeholders, and mentor staff to exceed financial and service goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in business or related field.
• Ten+ years of leadership experience including responsibility for sales and profitability, budgeting, procurement and merchandising.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication, customer focus and project management skills.
• Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic vision for the deli and food service departments, incorporating consumer food trends, merchandising, and product offerings.
• Lead and inspire innovative products and programs that maximize trend-forward offerings in support of brand strategies.
• Drive innovation in food service by identifying emerging consumer needs and collaborating with operations, manufacturing and R&D to develop and pilot new items.
• Develop private label and signature item strategies to support brand identity and profitability objectives.
• Provide leadership for sales, profitability, and payroll to meet financial goals.
• Train, develop, and coach staff; manage performance to accomplish department objectives.
• Identify opportunities for employee development to grow bench strength.

Skills

Leadership experience

Sales & profitability

Budgeting

Procurement & merchandising

Project management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lunds & Byerlys in Edina, MN is seeking a Full Time Director of Deli and Food Service to drive strategy, sales and profitability across deli, merchandising, sourcing and private label items. The role leads procurement, pricing, promotions, and supplier negotiations while partnering with manufacturing and R&D teams.

You will build a strong team, align internal and external stakeholders, and mentor staff to exceed financial and service goals.