Director of Product and Merchandising

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets youbalance your life and foster development for future growth.

Our190+ storesare the primary supplierfor manysmall foodserviceoperators,families,non-profit organizations,caterers and so much more!

Some of our Benefits include:

Healthcare Benefits available on the first day! You take care of our customers, so we take care of you! Annual Bonus! 40% annual performance-based bonus potential

Immediate Retirement Savings:

401(k) retirement plan with company match! No waiting period required! Company Profit-Sharing (which means the money comes back to you) after you have been employed for 90 days! As the Director of Product and Merchandising, you will serve as a key architect for the strategy and oversight of our Store Product Team. You will lead initiatives across Category Management, Product Merchandising, and Store Design, ensuring we not only meet but exceed our goals for sales, margin, profit, and inventory management. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will drive our retail customer experience by refining our product selection, cultivating vendor partnerships, and optimizing our store layouts. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for retail excellence and team development, we would love to meet you.

What you will do:

Develop and own the vision for the Product and Merchandising team. You will set targets for new store performance, margin growth, and product KPIs. Direct all aspects of category management, including product assortment, pricing strategies, and P&L ownership for assigned brands. Drive business growth through rigorous forecasting, site and demographic analysis, and effective management of new store opening programs. Act as the primary liaison between Marketing, Store Planning, Inventory, and E-Business to create a seamless, high-quality customer experience. Lead, mentor, and motivate a talented team. You will be responsible for hiring, training, and fostering an environment of continuous improvement, inclusion, and organizational trust. Build and maintain high-value relationships with suppliers and vendors to maximize marketing funds and product performance. What you will bring to the table: 10+ years of experience in marketing or merchandising, ideally within a retail or food service environment. At least 5 years of demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring staff and managing performance. A Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field (preferred). Strong mathematical aptitude and proficiency in profitability models to interpret data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions. Comfort with spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and email software. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and build organizational acumen.

When you will work:

Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Hybrid Work Schedule:

4 days in office, 1 day from home.

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process. Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line. All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free. Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.