Field Specialist Fresh

- Act as the main contact to assigned Store Managers regarding department operations. 

- Work with Store Managers to maintain proper department line-ups, pricing, merchandising, and seasonal displays.  

- Supervise the set-up of the Department in new stores.  

- Work with the Store Managers in identifying and correcting operational weaknesses in the department (including sales, margins and shrink.  

- Continuous review of product line-ups and keeps current on customer needs and competitive activity. 

- Supports Store Management in developing store employee skills, including technical, leadership and customer service.  

- Responsible for set-up of all department initiatives within Stores.  Execute new practices and provide feedback.  

- Review department margins and inventory levels with Store Managers.  Investigate and explain discrepancies as necessary.  

- Review, track and report on applicable department audits.  

- Follows all Company policies and procedures, government regulations, Health & Safety, and Food Safety regulations, as well as compliance with collective agreements.  

- Other duties as may be assigned by Operations Management.

- College diploma or University Degree, or other appropriate certification 

- 5 -7 years relevant knowledge and experience of store operations in both fresh departments 

- Experience with Metro’s automated ordering system is required  

- Strong understanding of merchandising, planograms, store layouts  

- Intermediate computer skills – working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SAP and BDMS an asset 

- Excellent verbal and written communications skills  

- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, and emerging trends  

- Valid driver’s license