Market of Choice - Meat & Seafood Category Mgr. / Field Merch.

Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and be an essential resource for department managers at our 11 store locations? We would love for you to join ourCorporate team based in Eugene, Oregon! The job is roughly 80% execution of standard operating procedures and company policies and 20% feedback and decision-making.

This position focuses on achieving operational excellence while assisting store management with the overall program, food safety, customer service, and department condition best practices. This position works closely with Corporate Store and Merchandising Operations and Store and Departmental Management to ensure perfect execution.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a motivated, committed, and experienced meat and seafood enthusiast with strong business acumen to join our Eugene-based corporate team.

As a Meat Field Merchandiser, some of your responsibilities will include:

Regularly store tours to our Portland, Ashland, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene and Medford Meat and Seafood departments

Collaborate and effectively communicate with Corporate Store Operations, Sales Manager and Store and Departmental management

Execute best practices for excellent customer service, merchandising, inventory, ordering, staffing, food safety, and product quality

Create action plans to address and correct substandard expectations

Maintain current knowledge of trends, products, and services

Develop and maintain outstanding relations with customers, employees, and vendors

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

In-depth knowledge of Meat and Seafood operations and safety

In-depth knowledge and experience with processing all fresh/frozen primal and cuts of Beef, Pork, Lamb and Poultry (this is a required qualification)

In-depth knowledge and experience with Seafood (this is a required qualification)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ability to use various office software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, calendaring, e-mail management and the Internet

Create, compose and edit written and electronic materials

Ability to work regular or irregular hours on a consistent basis and regularly travel to all Market of Choice locations, special events, and other functions.

This position also requires having and maintaining ServSafe certification.

To be considered for this position, please complete the online application (including cover letter and resume), and complete the online assessment. Address the following in your cover letter: Your knowledge and experience as it relates to operating and developing Meat & Seafood departments.

Market of Choice is a growing, local company with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development. Our stores feature state of the art, modern facilities in a friendly and professional work environmentthat is creative, fast-paced, and fueled by our passion for quality and our commitment to exceptional customer experience. We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, competitive wages, and a matching 401(k) retirement plan.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

A diverse community and workplace benefit us all. Market of Choice is committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified applicants as well as giving people of all backgrounds an opportunity to work and contribute to our company and community. We uphold our tradition of valuing our employees by providing equal opportunities to all applicants.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.Click Here to Apply or use the link belowhttps://marketofchoice.applicantpool.com/jobs/447941-9856.html