DIVISION CHEESE FIELD SPECIALIST (INCLUDING STARBUCKS & CULINARY)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible for directing the merchandising and operational responsibilities in Murray's and specialty cheese shops for the division. Responsible for associate-level training in the development and delivery of industry leading merchandising, interactive customer service, cheese knowledge, and operations that is Murray's and Specialty Cheese. Ensure that Murray's brand is well represented and work closely with the Murray's team, cheese masters, cheese stewards, store leaders, district management, and Deli/Bakery merchandisers. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the development and integration of the Murray's shopping experience into the customer shopping experience within the store
- Assist the cheese shops in driving sales through unique Murray's experience (i.e., education, service, effective cross selling, merchandising, pushing and promoting designated products)
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- Assist the cheese shops in proper ordering, merchandising, paperwork and product handling
- Conduct store inspections and work with store associates to correct violations
- Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products
- Provide support to ensure proper staffing levels based upon Murray's recommended minimum and maximum labor requirements
- Coordinate the re-model and/or building of all divisional Murray's or specialty cheese shops
- Conduct competitive price checks on a monthly basis
- Ensure that new items, cost changes and retail changes are implemented at the appropriate time
- Maintain the monthly communication of sales, hours and consumer data to the Murray's staff
- Maintain a high level of communication with division Merchandising team, store team, district management and Murray's team
- Oversee store associates in management of inventory, proper ordering, minimal out of stocks, and spoilage control
- Oversee timely implementation of promotions
- Make monthly recommendations on new items and discontinued items
- Travel as needed to other locations
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum
- Any successful experience as an assistant store leader or cheese master
- Ability to take on and excel at tasks outside of expertise
- Ability to achieve designated objectives through delegation to and follow up on others
- Strategic analysis and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate to all levels on the organization
- Self -motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision
- Strong leadership and training skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1 year or more culinary arts or cheese experience
- 2+ years of retail management experience
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Pension
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Leadership Training Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
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