Senior Seafood Coordinator (Director)

 

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Whole Foods Market, Inc. is a company with a unique character and philosophy that has set us decidedly apart from traditional supermarket chains. As the leading natural foods retailer in the world, our mission is to provide excellent products and services to our customers. We fulfill our mission by supporting a culture of highly knowledgeable people who are empowered to make their own decisions, creating an environment where people are treated with respect.



We offer great benefits with a full complement of affordable medical and other traditional group health plan coverage. All of our Team Members are eligible for on of the highest store discounts in the industry, as well as a gain sharing program that enables every Team Member to share in our success.





 

 



 

Senior Seafood Coordinator

 

Job Summary

 

The North Atlantic Sr. Seafood Coordinator is responsible for creating and implementing the vision and standards for the North Atlantic Seafood program.  They are to facilitate decisions around products and resources that best support our retail objectives. In addition they oversee and coordinate product initiatives as they relate to the Department and assure consistent standards in our stores. The Sr. Seafood Coordinator is responsible for assuring that the tools and training are provided to develop knowledgeable and service oriented store seafood teams (departments). They are also responsible to develop department structures, through sound product decisions, appropriate margin and price setting, appealing marketing strategies and understanding the customer base of our stores that yield profitable results.  This is achieved through developing strong Store, Vendor, Team Leader (department manager), Regional Team, National Seafood Team and Marketing relationships.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:
Outline standards for all products carried in the department and assure that all products and the vendors selling those products introduced by stores and departmental team meets those standards on quality and price.Provide the stores with relevant and timely sales and margin data to make informed decisions about your department and how to maximize profitability.Work with appropriate Store Team Leaders (store managers), Teams, and Regional group on developing and understanding financials.  Support the stores to ensure accurate inventory counts and minimize spoilage.Develop training for store Teams that enhances and encourages product knowledge growth and development via written, one on one, group training and vendor training sessions.Have clear established standards on safe handling of food, equipment and organic guidelines and assure these standards are communicated to the team.Keep the department fresh and appealing to customers by stimulating new ideas, sharing best practices, presenting new perspectives from the store and regional teams.Respond to vendor issues as needed on a timely basis.Create, develop and assist in the communication of marketing programs that originate from the Central (corporate) office and the Regional (district) office.  If appropriate develop plan-o-grams/product maps/or layouts that are based upon the rate of sales, customer base and profit potential.  Assist Store Team Leaders in strategizing for remodels and renovations.  Provide analytical support and expertise as necessary.Oversee the work of the Regional Seafood Team to assure that work is focused on the vision, profit, customer and team member development and new member development.Keep abreast of the competition and trends.Establish clear, relevant and timely communications to Store Team Leaders and Team Leaders.  Support and act as a liaison between stores and facilities to assure quality standards are being delivered by the facility and that appropriate service levels are being maintained.Assist Pigeon Cove 9seafood processing facility) buying staff and the Facility Team Leader (facility manager) in determining the appropriate product mix, quality, to support store sales and keep the product fresh and appealing.  Assure the integrity of the department vision in new store set-ups, assure new team member education.Identify leadership talent and foster career progression as appropriate to fulfill current and future department and store leadership needs.

 

Requirements:Ability to lead and motivate a team.Minimum 5 years experience in the seafood industry.Comparable experience as a regional/district leader.Strong analytical skillsDemonstrates good communication skills both written and verbalCreative at marketing, presentation and product development.Good partnering and influencing skills.Proven financial success as a leader

 

 

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www.wholefoodsmarketcareers.com/regional