Merchandiser Manager- Kirkland, WA

Merchandiser Manager – Kirkland, WA at Dietz and Watson

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- Kirkland, WA role at Dietz & Watson.

• Salary $81,168-$91,468 based on experience
• Weekly payroll via Direct Deposit
• Monthly Car Allowance / Expenses Reimbursement on Select Travel
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx/Disability/401K

This position is responsible for hiring, training, leading and managing the assigned team of merchandisers to maintain presentation standards for all Dietz & Watson products in accordance with mutually agreed upon customer standards. In addition, the position coordinates, schedules and communicates support activities for the merchandising team to achieve budgeted sales and profit objectives, including store sets, demo/sampling activities, deli associate training and merchandising tasks to help customer goals and objectives.

It also involves developing and maintaining strong relationships with retailer’s key deli contacts at the multi‑unit level, and mentoring sales merchandisers to promote Dietz & Watson and develop deli associates that become advocates for the brand.

The Merchandiser Manager will work with Human Resources and Sales Management to interview and hire candidates to maintain fully staffed teams in accordance with approved organizational charts, including resume reviews, selection, initial phone screenings and in‑person interviews. The role also coordinates all onboarding procedures with Human Resources and appointed company representatives to ensure employees receive the necessary training and equipment to perform assigned tasks, including product knowledge and company procedures.

This role is an integral part of the sales management team responsible for supporting achievement of company sales and profit objectives. The Merchandiser Manager schedules assigned merchandisers to accomplish account objectives in support of merchandising and presentation standards, trains, evaluates, and mentors employees for positive and sustainable performance, and provides consistent feedback to both merchandisers and sales management. The role also communicates opportunities and successes observed in the field with recommendations for ongoing improvement in all facets and activities in support of sales and profit objectives.

The Merchandiser Manager leads by example, reflecting Dietz & Watson’s uncompromising commitment to excellence while maintaining the highest degree of ethical and moral standards. The role helps identify and foster appropriate growth for all employees to support the company’s goal for long‑term sustainability.

• Room temperature while in stores
• At times be in refrigerated cooler areas

• Walking
• Standing
• Bending
• Twisting
• Lifting up to 20 pounds on a continual basis
• Seldom lifts up to 50 pounds
• Push carts containing product – occasionally up to 100 lbs.
• Pull carts
• Reaching
• Use of both hands and arms

• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must have computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be able to work weekends as necessary
• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Marketing, Business Administration, Marketing or related field required
• Serv‑Safe certification preferred
• Clear driving history for a minimum of 2 years
• Must have Real  passport for travel
• 2‑5 years of customer service/sales experience required with prior experience in food/beverage industry merchandising preferred

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Marketing and Sales

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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