Raley's Fresh Merchandising Coordinator - West Sacramento, CA

Who We Are

The Raley’s Companies is a private, family-owned, and purpose-driven retail company headquartered in West Sacramento, CA. Since our founding in 1935, our store operations have grown to include more than 235 locations across four states and four Tribal Nations under eight well-known banners: Raley’s, Bel Air, Nob Hill Foods, Raley’s O-N-E Market, Bashas’, Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods and Bashas’ Diné Market. In addition, The Raley’s Companies bridges the divide between the physical and digital retail experiences through the operation of Apium Logistics, Fieldera and FieldTRUE. Built on a higher purpose, the organization and our over 21,000 employees are committed to quality offerings, exceptional service and doing right by our team members, communities, and planet.

Today, the Raley’s, Bel Air Markets, Nob Hill Foods and Raley’s O-N-E Market banners carry on Tom’s legacy of innovation by serving as more than grocery stores. Our purpose of changing the way the world eats, one plate at a time, has made Raley’s a trusted source for nutrition and wellness. We strive to enhance transparency and education in the food system to help customers make more informed, healthy food choices. We also serve as the destination for the best fresh products, affordable offerings, and personalized service.

Position Purpose

As a Fresh Merchandising Coordinator supporting, you will play a critical role in helping execute merchandising strategies that drive sales, elevate the customer experience, and support category performance across Produce, Floral, Bakery, Deli, Meat, Seafood, and other Fresh departments.

In this highly collaborative role, you will partner closely with Category Managers, vendors, advertising, pricing, operations, and store teams to coordinate promotions, manage item activity, support weekly ads, and ensure the right products are available at the right time. This is an exciting opportunity for an internal team member who wants to grow their merchandising career, gain exposure to category management, and contribute directly to the success of our Fresh business. This role is on-site in West Sacramento, and final candidate must reside in CA.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly

• Work with and lead a motivated and inspired team

• Paid vacation, sick days and holidays

• 401K Program, including company contributions and matching funds

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for yourself and eligible dependents

• Family leave

• 10% discount on groceries

• Employee discounts on event/sports tickets, gym memberships, mobile phone plans, etc.

• Tuition Reimbursement for qualified courses

• Scholarship opportunities for continued education

• Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax commuter, childcare, and medical expenses)

• Dependent Care

• Life Insurance

• Charitable contribution opportunity and volunteer time off and community events

• Employee Assistance Program (free financial, legal, and mental health services)

What You'll Do & How You'll Make a Difference

Learn & Support Fresh Promotions & Advertising

You'll work side-by-side with experienced Category Managers to help bring Fresh promotions to life across our stores.

• Coordinate promotional offers and merchandising activities for Fresh categories

• Partner with Category Managers and vendors to support the planning and execution of promotions

• Review weekly ads, digital offers, coupons, and signage to help ensure details are accurate and customer-ready

• Communicate updates and changes with business partners across the organization

• Help deliver exciting promotions and seasonal programs that enhance the customer experience and drive sales

• Gain hands-on exposure to how merchandising decisions are made and executed from concept to store shelf

Help Bring New Products to Our Stores

You'll play an important role in helping introduce new products and ensuring stores have the information they need to succeed.

• Support new item launches, product transitions, and discontinued item activities

• Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams including Pricing, Supply Chain, TPM, and Schematics

• Help track timelines and communicate updates to key business partners

• Support the successful execution of merchandising plans across our store network

• Learn how products move from supplier discussions to customer shopping carts

New Products to Our Stores

One of the most exciting parts of this role is the opportunity to build relationships across multiple teams.

• Partner with Merchandising, Pricing, Advertising, Operations, Supply Chain, Store Support, and vendor partners

• Build your business network and gain visibility across the company

• Learn how cross-functional teams work together to drive category performance and customer satisfaction

Who You Are

• Passionate about Fresh foods and a great customer experience

• Curious about merchandising strategy and category management

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality

• A collaborative team player who enjoys building relationships across departments

• Comfortable working with data and using insights to support business decisions

• An effective communicator who can work confidently with vendors, stores, and corporate partners

• Motivated to learn, grow, and take on new challenges

Must Haves

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two or more years of grocery retail experience or equivalent related experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Strong organizational and customer service skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated attention to detail and follow-through

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Permanent residency in California or Nevada is a condition of employment for this position. This means a job offer may be denied or rescinded and, if employed, employment may be terminated if an applicant/team member ceases to reside in California or Nevada.