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Fresh Merchandising Operations Manager

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St Cloud, MN, United States Coborn's Full time
Overview

Coborns is hiring a Fresh Merchandising Operations Manager to lead the execution, maintenance, and continuous improvement of merchandising programs across all our Fresh departmentsincluding Produce, Meat, Bakery, Deli, and Floral. If you enjoy managing a team, you will have the opportunity to manage one assigned Fresh department to drive sales, margin, and profitability goals. This will allow you to gain day-to-day insight of our fresh departments.

As the manager of this team, you will serve as the strategic bridge between Fresh Category leadership and Store Operations - translating plans into executable standards, influencing field performance through collaboration, and leading a support team that drives program readiness, training, and compliance across all Fresh categories.

If Fresh Merchandising is your passion and you are ready for a new role, apply today

Responsibilities
  • Own one assigned Fresh department (e.g., Produce, Meat, Bakery, Deli, or Floral) with full accountability for driving sales, margin, and shrink performance.
  • Collaborate with Category Directors and vendors to define product strategy, promotional plans, and operational execution standards.
  • Analyze category performance reports to identify opportunities, build corrective plans, and drive profitable growth.
  • Partner with Store Operations and Fresh leadership to ensure store execution supports category objectives and guest experience.
  • Lead the development and rollout of Fresh merchandising programs and seasonal transitions across all Fresh departments.
  • Ensure programs are clearly communicated, operationally feasible, and aligned with company calendars and department priorities.
  • Collaborate with the Fresh Merchandising Operations Lead to monitor rollout progress and resolve execution challenges in partnership with Store Operations.
  • Oversee auditing and compliance processes, using exception reporting and field feedback to assess program effectiveness.
  • Partner with Store Operations to address execution gaps and ensure corrective actions are implemented and tracked.
  • Drive consistency in merchandising, food safety, and visual standards across all Fresh departments.
  • Lead shrink and waste reduction efforts across all Fresh department categories, with specific accountability for your owned department.
  • Review exception and financial reports to identify root causes of loss and develop actionable plans in collaboration with Store Operations.
  • Partner with Category and Operations leadership to balance freshness, availability, and financial performance.
  • Lead the creation of store-facing playbooks, execution standards, and communication templates for Fresh merchandising programs.
  • Ensure all tools and resources are accurate, timely, and aligned with merchandising and food safety expectations.
  • Partner with the Training Lead to integrate materials into learning modules and operational training content.
  • Serve as the primary link between Merchandising and Store Operations for Fresh departments.
  • Collaborate with Category Directors, Pricing, Space Planning, Marketing, and Store Operations to align on timelines, goals, and store readiness.
  • Influence execution quality and compliance through communication, reporting, and data-driven insights.
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Fresh Merchandising Operations and Training Leads.
  • Establish performance goals, monitor KPIs, and conduct performance reviews to ensure accountability and development.
  • Build a culture of collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement within the Fresh merchandising support team.
Whats In It For Me?

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborns, were committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplaceone that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

Were proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including:

  • 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerberts, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
  • Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit
  • Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
  • Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday
  • Sunday Premium Pay - an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
  • Paid Military Leave
  • Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
  • Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
  • Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance, entertainment and more
  • Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
  • 401(k) plan options - we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
  • Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - yes, were employee-owned
  • Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs

Pay and benefits details may vary by role and location.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field preferred.
  • Advanced coursework or certification in Retail Operations, Category Management, or Food Safety preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in grocery retail merchandising, operations, or category management with a focus on fresh departments, including 3+ years in Fresh category management or merchandising leadership.
  • Familiarity with food safety standards, handling requirements, and regulatory compliance for perishable departments preferred.
  • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a cross-functional support team.
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and regulatory requirements (FDA Food Code, HACCP, state/local jurisdictions) required.

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Pay Range

USD $82,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.

Company Introduction

Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborns, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If youre looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, wed love to talk to you about joining our team

Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadychs Marketplace Foods, Sullivans Foods, and Kesslers. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experienceboth in-store and onlinefocused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.

Coborns, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborns Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andys Liquor, and Captain Jacks brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborns Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerberts, Godfathers Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Management and Manufacturing
Industries
  • Retail Groceries

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