Bashas' Produce Merchandising Partner Chandler, AZ

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Company Overview

Bashas is a family-owned regional grocer that operates in Arizona New Mexico and serves four Tribal Nations under five well-known brands including Bashas Food City AJs Fine Foods Eddies Country Store and Bashas Diné supermarkets. Founded in 1932 Bashas has a rich history of serving Arizona families with quality products and great customer service. With more than 110 grocery stores Bashas is one of the largest employers in the state and we are committed to nourishing the communities we serve through purposeful partnerships and giving centered around our vision and purpose of changing the way we eat one plate at a time.

Shared values led Bashas to join The Raleys Companiesin 2021 and the partnership has enhanced our core business through technological advancements shared learning leadership development and new offerings. With more than 21000 team members we are united by a higher purpose: to deliver quality offerings exceptional service and to do right by our people communities and planet.

Whether through our commitment to nutrition and wellness or Bashas legacy of giving back over $100 million to local communities we strive to empower customers with transparency education and access to fresh affordable and nourishing food. Were looking for the same kind of passionate people to join our team grow with us and share ourpurpose.

Position Overview

The Merchandising Partner is a collaborative advisor and field support partner who helps bring merchandising strategy to life in stores. This role supports store performance across an assigned geographic area and has a direct impact on both the team member and customer experience.

The Merchandising Partner serves as a key connection between merchandising business partners and store teams enabling clarity consistency and effective execution of merchandising priorities. This position requires strong communication skills the ability to influence without direct authority and a commitment to operational excellence.

What Youll Do

Merchandising Execution & Field Support

• Provide training guidance and coaching to department leaders and team members on effective merchandising techniques

• Ensure proper execution of corporate merchandising pricing and promotional programs at the store level

• Support merchandising clarity and consistency to enable efficient execution and a compelling shopping experience

• Partner with Store Team Leaders and department leaders to review presentation quality and inventory levels

• Provide guidance on perishable product quality to support safety sanitation and production standards

• Reinforce understanding of standard operating procedures merchandising guidelines and featured products

• Participate in the interview and selection process for department leaders as needed

• Ensure compliance with company policies regulatory requirements and operational standards

Collaboration Insights & Continuous Improvement

• Build strong relationships with merchandising business partners to understand vision plans and business goals

• Cultivate monitor and share insights to support continuous improvement and optimal store performance

• Provide merchandising execution performance summaries to Division Managers and business partners

• Identify trends best practices and opportunities for improvement

• Identify training gaps and serve as a subject matter expert to support learning and development efforts

• Share best practices and recognize store successes to reinforce consistent execution

• Communicate wins and success stories using companywide communication channels

• Advocate for simplified processes and provide feedback to improve merchandising communication and execution

• Provide guidance and feedback on tools and equipment that support visual merchandising and food production

What You Bring

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Five (5) or more years of store operations or food department leadership experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of store operations and/or visual merchandising

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn related software tools

• Ability to monitor and analyze performance data including P&L and key operational reports

• Knowledge of food safety handling regulations and operational standards

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong financial and analytical skills

• Ability to prioritize work manage multiple assignments and meet tight deadlines

• High level of initiative sense of urgency and results orientation

• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships

• Ability to train coach and develop store teams

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Physical Demands

• Driving for store visits

• Sitting and standing for extended periods

• Frequent keyboarding and computer use

• Walking store floors

• Bending and lifting up to 40 pounds

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a business office and retail store environment

• Frequent travel to store locations

• Availability to work early mornings nights or weekends as business needs require