Specialist II - Field Merchandising

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

Hannaford offers a flexible work environment, with a hybrid work expectation for Home Office based positions of being physically present in the Scarborough Home Office 3 days a week. This expectation serves to nourish our culture, showcase care through flexibility, and strengthen our partnerships.

The Field Merchandising Specialist is responsible for the consistent execution of all merchandising programs and is responsible for driving the success and operational effectiveness of their respective department within the stores in their district. The Field Merchandising Specialist is responsible for building sales, developing talent, providing local feedback to teams and creating a culture of selling! In this role, the Field Merchandising Specialist is responsible for driving all Department KPIs and demonstrates best practices on how their respective department should operate. This role works closely with the FOS, Director of Operations and Merchandising Manager for day-to-day execution and overall strategy and guidance.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

> Support Delivering Financial KPIs for stores, for the respective product area (Sales, VFA and Shrink, Quality)

> Support Delivering on results and KPIs for specific respective area (Sales, Gross Margin, Inventory management, Shrink, Quality) and ensure Department Optimization (end-to-end)

> Are sale items present during visits supporting weekly circulars, providing feedback, as necessary.

> Understand competitive landscape and market.

> Leverage in-depth knowledge and expertise of department to build sales, analyze problems/issues, and identify root cause of problems impacting stores related to sales while communicating these issues effectively to the appropriate levels of the organization.

> Execute merchandising plans and support delivering goals for respective area to include sales, profits, and shrink.

> Program/Project implementation affecting assigned store (Remodels, etc.)

> Deliver direction and support stores in delivering operational initiatives, customer service goals, strategy, and labor productivity.

> Opportunity Store Identification and support of turnaround plan

> Communicate and reinforce the understanding of the fresh strategies throughout the department staff and store management teams.

> Coach and develop a team of skilled Department Managers that have the competency to meet and exceed company expectations in the areas of sales, profitability, in-store customer experience, and the development of their own teams.

> Conduct store visits spending majority of time coaching and developing department staff to achieve business results and personal growth goal.

> Coaching around how to run the department standards of practice.

> Provide departmental expertise, direction, and training to Store Management and department staff.

> Act as the focal point to the FOS, Director of Operations, Merchandising Manager regarding the communication of feedback on initiatives and in-store opportunities.

> Ensure department Associate Engagement within area is maintained as a priority within all levels.

Qualifications and Experience:

> 3 - 5 years of experience

> Highschool Diploma/GED

The salary range for this position is $75,040 - $112,560

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.