Category/Area of Expertise: Merchandising
Job Requisition: 430284
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: FL Center Store Merch SGA (2761265)

At Food Lion, Associates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion, and in return, we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.

Position Summary

Responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities of a selling organization culture with a consumer-centric focus through Marketing, Category, Merchandising, and Pricing responsibilities. Lead the development of the center store commercial plan and weekly ad flyer. Serve as the single point of contact between marketing and center store category teams.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Support the commercial planning and ad development within Marketing, Category, Merchandising, and Pricing as it relates to the strategies and initiatives.Execute the population and changes associated with the commercial plan and Ad development. Serve as the single point of contact between Marketing and center store category teams.Support execution of planned and incremental shopper marketing opportunities that cross multiple category desks.Review multiple ad drafts to ensure comprehensive ad development and verification of co-marketing support/commitments. Ensure ad reflects overarching banner strategies.Develop analytical reports that measure weekly ad performance to help drive sales and define future ad strategiesUnderstand competitive ad strategy and tactics and influence change where appropriate to improve our weekly ad effectiveness.Build effective communication to center store category teams of commercial plan and weekly adsInfluence and support the creation of programs and initiatives that deliver on our strategy and drive sales and market share.Collaborate with Merchandising, Category, Marketing, Retail Services, Retail Operations, and other areas of the organization as needed for the development, implementation, and ongoing support for all products and programs.Responsible for the development and execution of new store grand opening ads as well as other localized adsCollaborate with e-commerce team on the execution of the omni-channel commercial planCollaborate with thematic team to incorporate thematic plans into the omni-channel commercial planCommunicate the commercial plan as well as changes to weekly ads during the proofing process to the merchandise planning teamLead weekly ad review meetings to make sure the ad has accurate item information and marketing elements that align with the omni-channel commercial planInfluence ad change through competitive ad strategies and tacticsServe as a member of key teams and committees as neededDevelop and lead effective training and continued education for the ad flyer process with CMP
Skills and Abilities
Ability to provide direct, effective, and professional feedback to those not within a direct reporting structure, and across multiple levels of the organization.Ability to influence, lead, teach, and coach across multiple levels of the organization.Ability to effectively build relationships and negotiate and influence across multiple levels of the organization.Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and sustain supportive relationships with others.Ability to manage day-to-day activity for identified responsibilities.Ability to influence without authority.Ability to work as part of a team.Ability to think innovatively.Demonstrate a personal acceptance of change and the ability to adapt and drive change.Demonstrate an ability to implement and analyze retail business using consumer insights and analyzing trends.Active listener with an ability to build trust across varying levels of the organization.Ability to work with all levels of management.Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication, and presentation skills.Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas and executing their implementation.
Basic Qualifications
5-8 years combined experience in retail, merchandising, category, pricing, logistics, supply chain, procurement, and distribution.Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.Retail Operations experienceMerchandising experienceCategory experienceKnowledge of Center Store categories.Experience in leading projects and influencing consensus.Mature level of knowledge of company, business, and industry practicesProficient with Microsoft Office Suite of ProgramsMaster of Business Administration Degree (MBA)Relationship management experience with vendors, brokers, and third-party consultantsNegotiation experienceExperience with the following computer programs: SEGA, DSS, MSP, AlteryxFood Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.

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