Healthcare Retail Strategy & Optimization Lead

Compass Group, North America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Time Off

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Retail Strategy & Optimization Manager to support our Marketing team and drive performance across our retail foodservice portfolio. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and scaling retail strategies that improve the consumer experience, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver measurable financial results in healthcare environments.

This position partners closely with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Culinary, and Field Leadership to ensure retail

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Hospitality, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in retail strategy, marketing analytics, category management, or multi-unit foodservice.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience partnering with marketing teams on strategy and execution.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; POS data experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Marketing leadership in developing and executing retail strategies aligned with brand and growth objectives.
• Analyze retail performance data including sales, margin, traffic, promotions, and product mix.
• Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to optimize retail performance.
• Lead optimization initiatives related to retail concepts, menus, pricing, merchandising, and promotions.
• Support the development and rollout of retail programs, tools, and best practices.
• Collaborate with Operations to ensure strategies are practical, scalable, and executable.
• Measure program effectiveness and provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Support change management and consistent adoption of retail strategies across accounts.
• Stay current on retail, consumer, and foodservice trends, especially in healthcare settings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Marketing collaboration

Multi-project management

Communication & presentation

Excel & PowerPoint

POS data experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Hospitality, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

POS data systems

Job description

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Retail Strategy & Optimization Manager to support our Marketing team and drive performance across our retail foodservice portfolio. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and scaling retail strategies that improve the consumer experience, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver measurable financial results in healthcare environments.

This position partners closely with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Culinary, and Field Leadership to ensure retail