Regional Merchandising Leader for Field Teams

UNFI; Providence (RI); A distancia; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UNFI is seeking a Retail Merchandising Supervisor to direct and optimize the performance of field merchandising teams across assigned regions. The role involves coordinating vendor, broker, and third-party support, and rotating leadership across channels and accounts to maximize sales while controlling costs.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of retail experience, prior team management, customer service experience, and bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related area of experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is necessary.
• Auto Insurance levels that meet UNFI requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Directs daily activities of field merchandising teams, coordinates resources for customer and sales projects, and communicates plans effectively.
• Builds, mentors, and leads a high-performing team. Promotes a culture of service, integrity, communication and collaboration. Recruits and trains team members.
• Maintains customer satisfaction through regular communication with managers and account teams. Participate in sales meetings and training.
• Overseas major merchandising projects, including store layout reviews and reset planning.
• Serves as primary contact for customers and merchandising initiatives. Build strong relationships with retailers and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate with key UNFI personnel on competitor activity, customer needs, and sales opportunities. Supports presentations and attends trade shows.
• Resolves conflicts and issues across retail, regional teams, UNFI, and vendor/broker partners.
• Manages territory budget, approves expenses, and monitors team financial performance.
• Tracks customer satisfaction and project outcomes. Responds to issues promptly and ensures resolution.
• Exercises independent judgment in project planning and selling Professional Services. Engages customers across the UNFI portfolio.
• Conducts store audits to identify staffing gaps and opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Retail merchandising

Budget management

Communication

Spanish

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in business or related area

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

UNFI is seeking a Retail Merchandising Supervisor to direct and optimize the performance of field merchandising teams across assigned regions. The role involves coordinating vendor, broker, and third-party support, and rotating leadership across channels and accounts to maximize sales while controlling costs.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of retail experience, prior team management, customer service experience, and bilingual Spanish is a plus.