Senior Merchandising Director, GM/HBC & Private Brand Growth

C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpartanNash, located in Byron Center, Michigan, seeks a senior merchandising leader to direct GM/HBC operations, category management, procurement and promotions across company‑owned stores and independent clients. The role aims to meet budgeted sales and gross profit objectives while driving private label growth and strategic initiatives.

The role requires 10+ years in category management with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity, strong communication, leadership, and travel up to 35%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (required) in Business Administration or Marketing, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years category management experience to include five years product line experience in a supermarket retail and wholesale environment.
• Five years of experience in a supervisory / management role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 35%.

Responsibilities

• Direct the GM/HBC and Sales operations, category management, procurement and promotions to achieve budgeted sales and profit targets for retail and wholesale divisions.
• Responsible for P&L management, vendor negotiations and the development of merchandising programs that meet or exceed sales and profit plans.
• Develop department objectives and monitor the budgeted objectives for department sales and profits utilizing fair share trends and profit and loss statements.

Skills

P&L management

Vendor negotiations

Category management

Merchandising

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Marketing

Job description

SpartanNash, located in Byron Center, Michigan, seeks a senior merchandising leader to direct GM/HBC operations, category management, procurement and promotions across company‑owned stores and independent clients. The role aims to meet budgeted sales and gross profit objectives while driving private label growth and strategic initiatives.

The role requires 10+ years in category management with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity, strong communication, leadership, and travel up to 35%.