Director, Wine/Spirits/Beer - Modesto, CA

The Save Mart Companies operates over 200 stores in neighborhoods across California, Western Nevada, Oregon, and Washington under the Save Mart, Lucky, FoodMaxx, and Roth's and Chuck's Fresh Market banners. Proud to be one of the West Coast’s largest regional, full-service grocery chains, the Company and its 11,000 associates take extra care to provide customers with the freshest food for their families at affordable prices. The Save Mart Companies’ philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities. Job Summary The Director, Merchandising provides strategic leadership, corporate direction, fiscal responsibility, and accountability across respective departments. The position is responsible for providing a customer experience for assigned product area, across banners that maximize revenue goals. The position directs and coordinates the product life cycle to ensure the company reflects current product trends in the market and public response to products. The position partners with the store operations and pricing and promotions to develop effective pricing approach, and for the improvement in product selection, inventory levels and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities Lead team members in the successful and sustainable execution of strategic objectives, plans, programs, and related activities within budget. Develop direct reports, goals, and analytics to support product categories. Maintain vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing. Lead Category Managers to ensure the correct product and inventory levels are available in response to demand. Build product opportunities by banner through product lines that meet regional product demand and customer demand. Maintain relationships with key vendors to ensure competitive pricing, supply, and availability. Lead design of current and future merchandising strategies by banner. Collaborate with banner store operations management, marketing, procurement to maximize product life cycle. Perform other related duties as required. Benefits Competitive benefits packages (Health, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D, 401K), tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities, vacation and personal holidays, and in-store purchase discounts. Pay Range Hiring pay range: $154,229.00 - 197,766.00 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to effectively manage a wide variety of tasks simultaneously with multiple deadlines. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Excellent leadership and organizational skills. Superior interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven team leader with the ability to delegate effectively. Strong supervisory skills – managing conflict, performance management, providing feedback, coaching, mentoring, motivating employees. Comprehensive knowledge of supply chain concepts and methodologies. Strong skills with procurement buying systems and Excel. Experience 10 minimum years related experience. Education 4 Year/Bachelors Degree and/or equivalent experience/training. Other Requirements Up to 25% travel. Work Environment Office, Grocery Store. EEO Statement The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr