• Food Merchandising&Marketing Manager

    Compass Group, North America (Bloomingdale, IL)


    Canteen

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    + **Pay Range:** [[cust_StartingPayRate]] per hour to [[cust_MaxPayRate]] per hour. _*Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available_

     

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    About Canteen:

    Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.

     

    Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our _growth_ . Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the _opportunity_ and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.

     

    Come for the job, stay for the career. We are Canteen.

    Job Summary

    Overview:

    This individual will lead and support the Midwest Division-North in advancing our fresh food programs across vending and market channels. The role focuses on driving revenue growth through innovative merchandising strategies, reducing food waste, optimizing product mix execution, and elevating customer engagement through sampling and tastings. Success in this position requires strong collaboration with operational teams and a passion for delivering exceptional consumer experiences.

    Key Responsibilities

    + **Strategic Merchandising:** Develop and implement merchandising strategies that strengthen fresh food presence, drive same-store sales growth, and enhance consumer satisfaction.

    + **Menu Development:** Collaborate with suppliers to design and maintain rotational menus that support category growth and seasonal trends.

    + **Pricing Strategy:** Identify and implement retail pricing opportunities to maximize profitability while maintaining competitive positioning.

    + **Compliance & Standards:** Ensure adherence to merchandising and food safety standards across all locations.

    + **Performance Analysis:** Evaluate district performance through audit reports and provide actionable insights to improve execution and profitability.

    + **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Partner with retail, marketing, and operations teams to deliver cohesive brand experiences and support promotional initiatives.

    + **Customer Engagement:** Lead efforts for product sampling and tastings to drive awareness and trial of fresh food offerings.

    + **Additional Duties:** Perform other responsibilities as assigned to support business objectives.

    Qualifications

    + Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Business, or related field.

    + Minimum of 3 years of experience in visual merchandising, retail marketing, or related role.

    + Ability to travel up to 50%.

    + Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    + Strong ability to balance service orientation with assertiveness in decision-making.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

     

    Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.

     

    **Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates** : Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

    **Full-time positions also offer the following benefits** to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

     

    Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf) or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

     

    https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023\_WageTransparency\_Canteen.pdf

     

    About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

     

    Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

     

    Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

     

    Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

     

    Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.

     

    Req ID:1484405

     

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