Full-Time Produce Lead - 431 Salinas

Chedraui USA; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Chedraui USA is seeking an experienced Full-Time Produce Lead for the 431 Salinas location. The role reports to the Store Manager and focuses on implementing produce sales and merchandising programs while maintaining high standards of freshness and cleanliness during all hours, including weekends.

You will work closely with the Perishables Manager to ensure proper staffing and training in the produce department, and your performance will be measured by sales, gross margin, shrink control, and

Qualifications

• Three years of related store operations experience; two years in a role with primary produce dept responsibility.
• Experience merchandising a produce department is highly desirable.
• Completion of S&F Produce/Perishables classes is required or highly desirable.
• Retail Management Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Present the produce assortment and adjust displays based on size, display capabilities and product mix.
• Provide hands-on training for associates in the perishable section (display techniques, rotation, displays, ordering).
• Assess incoming product quality and escalate if it does not meet company standards.
• Evaluate in-store displays/fixtures and coordinate improvements with Perishables Manager or regional Perishables Specialist.
• Set up the produce section and ensure adherence to company perishable merchandise programs.
• Place store produce orders based on marketing plan, seasonality, customer mix and historical performance.

Skills

Strong communication

Basic PC skills

Move/ lift 60 pounds

Education

S&F Produce/Perishables classes

Retail Management Certificate

Tools

Outlook

Job description

We are searching for an experienced Full-Time Produce Lead - 431 Salinas at
319 E. Market Street
Salinas, California, 93901
United States .

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Produce Lead (Full-Time) position reports to the Store Manager and is responsible for the consistent and timely implementation of company produce sales and merchandising programs, and the maintenance of high standards of freshness/quality and cleanliness, during all hours of operation including weekends. They will work closely with the store management team, particularly the Perishables Manager, to insure that the produce department is properly staffed and trained. Performance will be measured through financial reports including sales, gross margin, shrink control, and maintenance of standards.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Properly presents the produce assortment and makes adjustments as necessary due to size, display capabilities and product mix.
• Provides hands-on training for associates assigned to the perishable section in areas such as; product display techniques, production rotation, use of off-shelf displays and order quantities.
• Assess the quality of incoming product and follows up with Perishables Manager and/or regional Perishables Specialist if quality does not meet Company standards.
• Assesses the condition of in-store displays/fixtures and if not up to company standard, follow up with Perishable Manager and/or regional Perishable Specialist to get appropriate displays/fixtures.
• Sets up the produce section and ensures adherence with Company perishable merchandise programs.
• Places appropriate store produce order quantities based upon the company marketing plan, seasonality, customer mix, and historical store performance.

Candidates must possess the following skills:

• Strong communication skill, both written and verbal
• Basic PC skills, Outlook
• Ability to move/lift 60 pounds

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Properly presents the produce assortment and makes adjustments as necessary due to size, display capabilities and product mix.
• Provides hands-on training for associates assigned to the perishable section in areas such as; product display techniques, production rotation, use of off-shelf displays and order quantities.
• Assess the quality of incoming product and follows up with Perishables Manager and/or regional Perishables Specialist if quality does not meet Company standards.
• Assesses the condition of in-store displays/fixtures and if not up to company standard, follow up with Perishable Manager and/or regional Perishable Specialist to get appropriate displays/fixtures.
• Sets up the produce section and ensures adherence with Company perishable merchandise programs.
• Places appropriate store produce order quantities based upon the company marketing plan, seasonality, customer mix, and historical store performance.

Candidates must possess the following skills:

• Strong communication skill, both written and verbal
• Basic PC skills, Outlook
• Ability to move/lift 60 pounds

At least three years related store operations experience including two or more years as an associate with primary produce department responsibility. Experience with merchandising a produce department wet rack is highly desirable. Successful completion of the S&F Produce/Perishables classes is also required. Retail Management Certificate is desirable.

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