US-MD: Lanham-Deli Field Merchandiser

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Job Title: Deli Field Merchandiser
Job Location: MD: Lanham
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2009-02-26

Company Name: Safeway
Contact: Recruiter
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Description: Job Title: Deli Field Merchandiser Company: Safeway Inc Country: U.S. State/Province: Maryland City: Lanham Position Category: Marketing / Category Management Requisition Number: MKTN4234 Job Description: The Eastern Divisions Deli Merchandising Department, located in Lanham, Maryland, has an opening for a Field Merchandiser to support the stores in Maryland, Virginia, Delaware and/or DC. Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D. 4-year college degree preferred. 3-5 years retail store experience with at least 1-2 years in retail management required. Full technical knowledge of retail deli operations required. High degree of initiative with strong planning skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. Must be able to understand and communicate techniques involved in training, inventory control, management, and quality of deli products. Strong customer service focus; team building and training skills; able to motivate and coordinate merchandising initiatives. Computer literate, Word, Excel and Outlook. Successful HR File Review (including Service Scores), and in current position at least 6 months. Must live in the Eastern Division (Maryland, DC, Virginia) or willing to relocate. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Identify opportunities and train Deli Department employees to improve service and operating performance. Apply expanded knowledge and use of multiple operational reports to route out and solve operational opportunities. Provide regular communication to the District Manager(s), MDO and DMS on store progress in their specialty. Provide information and support to stores on new items, holiday merchandising, and quality standards. Supervise new stores and remodels, implement programs and objectives, and train store personnel. Oversee compliance with policies and procedures set up by Safeway and appropriate regulatory agencies. Act as a liaison between the MDOs, DMS, and District and Store management. Keep updated on competition and report to MDO and DMS. Assist Deli MDO in developing and implementing programs and policies designed to increase sales and profits of departments and achieve planned results. Identify potential successors and assist in the training and development of those employees. Participate in the performance appraisal of the Deli Managers in their markets. Interview and assist with selection of new Deli Department Managers. Requires extensive travel within District-90%. *The employee will be responsible for the cost of personal mileage whether using their personal vehicle or a company provided vehicle. The company will be responsible for the cost of business mileage and may provide a company vehicle if policy requirements are met and maintained. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays as required. Other duties/projects as assigned. Support the Deli Merchandising Department as needed. Salary commensurate with experience/qualifications. Closing Date: Thursday, March 5th, 2009 For immediate consideration apply on line at www.safeway.com/careers.




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