Produce Merchandising Partner

Bashas'

Title:

Produce Merchandising Partner

Date:

05/13/2026

Job ID:

15355

Relocation:

No

Degree:

No Degree

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Job Types:

Merchandising

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Location:

Chandler, AZ Job Description Company Overview Bashas' is a family-owned, regional grocer that operates in Arizona, New Mexico and serves four Tribal Nations under five well-known brands including Bashas', Food City, AJ's Fine Foods, Eddie's Country Store, and Bashas' Diné supermarkets. Founded in 1932, Bashas' has a rich history of serving Arizona families with quality products and great customer service. With more than 110 grocery stores, Bashas' is one of the largest employers in the state and we aremitted to nourishing themunities we serve through purposeful partnerships and giving centered around our vision and purpose of changing the way we eat one plate at a time. d values led Bashas' to join The Raley's Companies?in 2021 and the partnership has enhanced our core business through technological advancements, d learning, leadership development and new offerings. With more than 21,000 team members, we are united by a higher purpose: to deliver quality offerings, exceptional service, and to do right by our people,munities, and planet. Whether through ourmitment to nutrition and wellness or Bashas' legacy of giving back over $100 million to localmunities, we strive to empower customers with transparency, education, and access to fresh, affordable, and nourishing food. We're looking for the same kind of passionate people to join our team, grow with us and our?purpose.?? Position Overview The Merchandising Partner is a collaborative advisor and field support partner who helps bring merchandising strategy to life in stores. This role supports store performance across an assigned geographic area and has a direct impact on both the team member and customer experience. The Merchandising Partner serves as a key connection between merchandising business partners and store teams, enabling clarity, consistency, and effective execution of merchandising priorities. This position requires strongmunication skills, the ability to influence without direct authority, and amitment to operational excellence. What You'll Do Merchandising Execution & Field Support Provide training, guidance, and coaching to department leaders and team members on effective merchandising techniques Ensure proper execution of corporate merchandising, pricing, and promotional programs at the store level Support merchandising clarity and consistency to enable efficient execution and apelling shopping experience Partner with Store Team Leaders and department leaders to review presentation, quality, and inventory levels Provide guidance on perishable product quality to support safety, sanitation, and production standards Reinforce understanding of standard operating procedures, merchandising guidelines, and featured products Participate in the interview and selection process for department leaders, as needed Ensurepliance withpany policies, regulatory requirements, and operational standards Collaboration, Insights & Continuous Improvement Build strong relationships with merchandising business partners to understand vision, plans, and business goals Cultivate, monitor, and insights to support continuous improvement and optimal store performance Provide merchandising execution performance summaries to Division Managers and business partners Identify trends, best practices, and opportunities for improvement Identify training gaps and serve as a subject matter expert to support learning and development efforts best practices and recognize store successes to reinforce consistent execution Communicate wins and success stories usingpanywidemunication channels Advocate for simplified processes and provide feedback to improve merchandisingmunication and execution Provide guidance and feedback on tools and equipment that support visual merchandising and food production What You Bring Education & Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Five (5) or more years of store operations or food department leadership experience, or an equivalentbination of education and experience Knowledge & Skills Strong knowledge of store operations and/or visual merchandising Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn related software tools Ability to monitor and analyze performance data, including P&L and key operational reports Knowledge of food safety, handling regulations, and operational standards Strong verbal and writtenmunication skills Strong financial and analytical skills Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple assignments, and meet tight deadlines High level of initiative, sense of urgency, and results orientation Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships Ability to train, coach, and develop store teams Physical Demands & Work Environment Physical Demands Driving for store visits Sitting and standing for extended periods Frequent keyboarding andputer use Walking store floors Bending and lifting up to 40 pounds Work Environment Work is performed in a business office and retail store environment Frequent travel to store locations Availability to work early mornings, nights, or weekends as business needs require