Export Manager & Import Manager
Craigsearch has been engaged to source, evaluate and acquire the services of Export Manager and an Import Manager for our Southwestern client. New postions with this well established and growing client. CEO wants individuals who think outside the box and want to take responsibility
and ownership of their positions. Salaries to 135K plus Bonus.
Retail Supermarket Store Managers & Department Managers
Family owned regional supermarket chain in Midwest. Seeking high volume supermarket managers that desire freedom to manage their supermarket. Must understand merchandising, pricing, community involvement, custom and employee relations, sales and profit development. We are looking for store
management and department management who want to take ownership of their position. Salary is open.
District Managers (3)
Southeastern chain is looking for three District Managers for
Florida and Georgia. This person will be responsible for all aspects of the chain's operations. This
will not only include store operations but also merchandising, marketing, store layout, human
resources and profitability. 5 years of store retail operations, excellent organizational, communication and time management skills and multi-unit
experience preferred. Salary is open.
Senior Real Estate Manager, Northeast
This position reports to the Director of Real Estate and is responsible for directing and managing
real estate activities related to supermarket development including site selection, deal structure and economic negotiations,
site and capital expenditure approval, with the ability to negotiate all legal documentation, assemble,
hire and lead governmental permitting team of outside professionals. Qualifications include a 4 year college degree and 10 years experience in real estate deal making and development
in a large retail format. Salary to $100,000.
Category Managers - Western U.S.
Develops and implements overall company-wide category strategy with a one to three
year focus. Supports the corporate five strategic imperatives while leveraging size of the company to
develop consumer focused category business plans to increase market share, sales and profitability through fact based
information: consumer, competitive and intra-company best practices and trends. Job requirements are: Degree in Business, Marketing or related field, or related experience.
Possess field or relevant business experience where a solid understanding of marketing, merchandising, consumer research and financial management practices have been gained.
In-depth understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices, including P&L and financial
management. Previous experience with price and promotion optimization
and execution systems. General understanding of merchant's workflow and experience with collaborative forecasting
systems. Familiarity with Category Business Planning. Salary to $95,000.
GM/HBC Merchandiser - Minneapolis, MN
Successful candidate assures assigned stores
meet sales, expenses, gross and net profit objectives while monitoring
implementation of corporate merchandising programs and operational standards
within area of responsibility, GM/HBC. They must clearly communicate the concepts, goals and objectives to
the stores and all levels with the company. Duties include monitoring and
follows up on operating performance of each assigned store with specific regard
to sales and profit performance of all existing and new products, maintaining
current knowledge of market conditions through periodic reviews of competition,
and develop improvement plans and programs with the Store Director, VP, and
Area Director to achieve objectives. Requirements: Undergraduate
degree or equivalent combination of education and experience plus 4+ years of
product knowledge to include product origin, handling and presentation options,
in a retail environment, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Working knowledge of GM/HBC, excellent written communication skills and a high
level of analytical skills and organization skills with experience using Excel
and PLU system. Salary: Open.
Vice President of Loyalty Card Marketing
A leading national superstore specialty retailer with stores throughout the United
States is looking for a Director of Loyalty Cards and Database/Relationship Marketing to develop, manage
and execute customer life cycle, loyalty and database marketing strategies. Your focus will also be
on taking the loyalty card program to a higher level by utilizing consumer behavioral data in conjunction with direct
mail efforts. Provide overall strategic direction for the loyalty card program, its development,
structure and marketing presence. Define and communicate business requirements for all marketing systems
that interact with the customer database to ensure complete customer relationship management. Six years progressively responsible retail
marketing experience in a multi-market retail or similar environment and three years of database/relationship
marketing experience. Exceptional analytical, statistical, quantitative and deduction skills are
required as well as verbal presentation and written communication skills. Salary from $200,000.
Grocery Sourcing Managers - Positions Nationwide
National supermarket chain is seeking experienced sourcing managers with expertise in one or
more of the following areas - grocery, general merchandise, fresh. This individual is responsible for sourcing
and negotiating products and programs with the goal of lowering cost of goods, while ensuring quality and
service by leveraging total company spend. We are looking for professionals who have the following background:
3-5 years procurement related experience. Expertise with demand planning, procurement and inventory
management systems (e.g. Manugistics, SAP), and use of dashboard metrics systems for results management
and reporting. Previous experience independently gathering and validating COGS data, preparing negotiating
strategy, participating in and executing negotiations, developing category close and executable documents.
Ability to provide guidance, training, and mentoring of less experienced sourcing staff (Managers and Analyst).
Salary to $100,000.
Perishable Counselor
Retail grocery chain in the Central US is looking for a Perishable Counselor. The successful
candidate will work closely with independent division and district managers and will determine
causes of operational problems within the perishable department. Five years of perishable counseling and/or
store related perishable experience with particular emphasis on meat and produce, effective oral and written
communication skills and the ability to train small and large groups are necessary requirements for this
position. Salary to $55,000 with bonus.
Operations Manager (2)
Retail grocery chain is looking for Operations Managers for two locations in the
Mid-Atlantic and in the PA area. Duties include directing field personnel to reach daily, weekly and period
goals set for the company; ensure that staffing needs are met; ensure that management and store personnel are
adequately trained and that stores are maintained within all company and division standards. A minimum
of 5 years retail/grocery experience in a multi-unit supervisory position, excellent oral and written
communications skills and superior management leadership skills are required. Salary to $80,000 with bonus
Deli Merchandiser - Minneapolis, MN
Successful candidate assures assigned stores
meet sales, expenses, gross and net profit objectives while monitoring
implementation of corporate merchandising programs and operational standards
within Deli Departments. They must clearly communicate the concepts, goals and objectives to
the stores and all levels with the company. Duties include monitoring and
follows up on operating performance of each assigned store with specific regard
to sales and profit performance of all existing and new products, maintaining
current knowledge of market conditions through periodic reviews of competition,
and develop improvement plans and programs with the Store Director, VP, and
Area Director to achieve objectives. Requirements: Undergraduate
degree or equivalent combination of education and experience plus 4+ years of
product knowledge to include product origin, handling and presentation options,
in a retail environment, with increasing levels of responsibility.
Working knowledge of Deli, excellent written communication skills and a high
level of analytical skills and organization skills with experience using Excel
and PLU system. Salary: Open.
District Manager
Retail grocery chain is looking for a District Manager in the OH area. This person
will be responsible to counsel and advise store owners and managers in all phases of store operations according
company guidelines, implement or assist in the implementation of approved store layouts, leasehold improvements equipment and POP, product
merchandising and personnel training within or outside the assigned district. 5 years of store
retail operations excellent organizational, communication and time management skills and multi-unit
experience preferred. Salary to $60,000 with bonus
Grocery Store Director - High Volume Unit
Premier regional grocery store firms throughout the country seek "A" candidates
for Store Directors to run high volume units. The successful candidate will work in an environment
where excellence is expected, but rewarded with aggressive bonus program up to 50% of base salary.
Requirements include 3-5 years of store management experience in fast pace, high volume environment.
Responsible for total operations of the store including but not limited to P&L accountability,
conditions, standards, service and customer satisfaction. Superior people skills required.
Salary to $90,000
Supermarket Manager - Northeast/Southwest
Regional supermarket retailer is seeking qualified candidates for
Supermarket Manager.
Requirements include 3-5 years store management experience in fast pace, high
volume ($500K+ weekly) environment.
Responsible for total operations of the store including but not limited to P&L accountability, conditions, standards,
service and customer satisfaction. Superior people skills required. Company is very involved in local communities
and a track record in building business in this fashion would be ideal. Salary to $95,000.
Supermarket Assistant Manager
Regional supermarket retailer is seeking qualified candidates for
Assistant Manager. Requirements include 5 years grocery retail experience with at least 2 years
of management in a fast pace, high volume environment. Position works hand-in-hand with store
manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to P&L accountability, conditions, standards,
service and customer satisfaction. Superior people skills required. Salary to $70,000
Unit Director - Minneapolis
Regional supermarket retailer in the Midwest is seeking a qualified candidate for Unit Director. Requirements include 3-5 years store management experience
in fast pace, high volume environment. Responsible for total operations of the store including but not limited to P&L accountability, conditions, standards, service, and
customer satisfaction. Superior people skills required. Salary to $80,000 plus bonus.
Unit Director - Northeast
Regional supermarket retailer in the Northeast is seeking
qualified candidates for Unit Director. Requirements include 3-5 years store management experience
in fast pace, high volume ($500K+ weekly) environment. Responsible for total operations of the
store including but not limited to P&L accountability, conditions, standards, service, and
customer satisfaction. Superior people skills required. Company is very involved in local communities, and a track record in
building business in this fashion would be ideal. Salary to $95,000 plus bonus.
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