Meat & Seafood Category Merchandiser (Store Support)

The Fresh Market Inc; Fisher Park (NC); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Team member discount up to 40%

Health, Dental & Vision insurance for…

401K contribution and match for part-‑

Personal time off and additional time…

Zusammenfassung

The Fresh Market Inc. is seeking a Category Merchandiser in our Corporate Office - Store Support Center (099).

This role supports Retail Category Managers and Buyers in executing category strategies, launching new products, and driving business objectives by maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships. It also involves identifying trends, enhancing store team engagement, and supporting innovation, communication, and presentation efforts to optimize category performance.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5 years of category management or store retail experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong merchandising, product and marketing skills.
• Proven analytical, negotiating and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willing to travel for trade shows and store trips.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency.

Aufgaben

• Support Retail Category Managers and Category Buyers to develop and execute category management strategies and programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with store teams to support them as a priority.
• Partner with Store Support Center teams across the organization.
• Assist in selection and creation of new items on trend and filling assortment gaps.
• Support projects and maintain organization to ensure execution.
• Create layouts for store execution with Category team and Retail Category Managers.
• Develop Presentation Guides for stores with Merchandise Execution.
• Collaborate with Chef Team to develop How-Tos for in-store products.
• Support new product implementation from setup through launch.
• Work in stores as needed to support category initiatives.
• Coordinate distributions to support holidays and events in store.
• Identify emerging trends and monitor competition regularly.
• Maintain cost accuracy in collaboration with Buyers and Distributors.
• Review Marketing Materials for accuracy for Store Teams and Guests.
• Create content for Weekly Programs with Category Assistant.
• Refresh team-facing materials to boost field engagement with Category.

Kenntnisse

Category management

Retail merchandising

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

The Fresh Market Inc. is seeking a Category Merchandiser in our Corporate Office - Store Support Center (099).

This role supports Retail Category Managers and Buyers in executing category strategies, launching new products, and driving business objectives by maintaining strong cross-functional partnerships. It also involves identifying trends, enhancing store team engagement, and supporting innovation, communication, and presentation efforts to optimize category performance.