DIV DRUG-GM MERCHANDISER (Finance)
Work collaboratively with district and store teams in the execution of store sales plans. Partner with corporate to coordinate the Drug/GM Merchandising strategies and plans for respective division, including achievement of all budgeted goals for their department. Ensure execution of and establish store accountabilities for budgeted sales plans for the Drug/GM Department and provide upward feedback. Address issues that hinder stores ability to meet/exceed customers' expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, pricing, regulatory and food safety. Coach and develop direct reports, district and stores teams to achieve and execute all goals and company strategies and maintain a supply of qualified individuals. Demonstrate the companys core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.Minimum
- Any store management experience
- Ability to establish priorities, anticipate consumer trends, project and react to business issues
- Ability to manage and lead others
- Proficient with industry-standard design tools and software
Desired
- Any experience as division sales manager, corporate Drug GM coordinator, background in category management or procurement
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- Communicate Drug/GM plans through frequent and timely store visits and encourage valuable feedback from store management, district coordinators, and associates that provide opportunities to increase sales, profits, and assist program development/evaluation
- Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
- Ensure all store associates and district team members have a complete understanding of all aspects and functions of the Drug/GM department and its alignment with the Our Promise business strategy
- Create/Modify and publish weekly sales notes
- Participate in pre-plan sessions, coordinate sales plan execution meetings and present sales plan to key division staff
- Monitor the daily/weekly reports to identify any product cost or transportation charge corrections
- Maintain accurate classified reports to include both the preliminary and current
- Develop and execute of local seasonal and special merchandising programs
- Oversee the execution of the weekly sales plan to include modifying recommended ad retails, supplemental rollers, incorporating order guide information
- Understand and react to the competitive landscape within the division and provide necessary feedback to all stakeholders
- Develop division sales budgets and measurement of execution
- Review store orders for adjustments and work closely with the Transition team and corporate departments to resolve product delivery issues
- Resolve store issues and remove barriers that prohibit the stores from implementing the budgeted Drug/GM department sales plan
