Senior Seafood Category Merchant

Company: Whole Foods Market
Location: Austin
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Data-driven strategist with a passion for sustainability and the seafood industry. Develop category goals, strategies, and assortments for Finfish, Shrimp, and Shellfish categories. Collaborate to manage supplier relationships, deliver business results through data-rich, customer-centric product selection, pricing, presentation, and promotion. Contribute to a team advancing Responsibly Farmed and sustainable wild-caught standards.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Drive financial performance for your category, developing and executing pre-season strategies to align with business goals.
  
• Create data-driven category strategies using customer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis.
  
• Curate assortments by collaborating with suppliers and internal partners to bring the best products to our shelves.
  
• Help shape pricing strategies that balance profitability with customer value, working with marketing teams to support impactful promotional events.
  
• Work closely with Merchandising Planning, Operations, Procurement, and other teams to ensure smooth execution of category goals.
  
• Monitor category performance, adapt strategies based on data insights, and lead testing initiatives to continuously improve offerings.
  
• Mentor new team members, sharing knowledge and experience on category management best practices.
  
  
  Requirements:
  
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  • BA/BS degree and 4-6 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Seafood product knowledge is preferred.
    
  • Knowledge of retail business, including pricing, merchandising, retail operations, negotiation, financial analysis, and reporting.
    
  • Proficient in pulling financial reports, analyzing business trends, and assessing underlying drivers of results.
    
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new tools and systems.
    
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and ability to influence outcomes in a complex, fast-paced environment.
    
  • Creative mindset, problem-solving skills, and ability to multitask and thrive under pressure.
    
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences.
    
    
    Join our team and contribute to a mission to nourish people and the planet with the finest quality foods.

Keywords: Whole Foods Market, Round Rock , Senior Seafood Category Merchant, Other , Austin, Texas