Seafood Field Merchandiser
NY, NJ - Uncle Giuseppes Marketplace
Regular travel between stores required
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Seafood Field Merchandiser to support, elevate, and optimize the performance of up to 20 full-service seafood departments, including those with in-store kitchen operations. This role is ideal for a seafood professional with deep product expertise, strong leadership skills, and a passion for coaching and developing department teams. The Seafood Field Merchandiser will ensure excellence in merchandising, food safety, operational execution, quality standards, and financial performance across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Excellence:
• Oversee daily operational performance across multiple full-service seafood departments. • Ensure consistent execution of merchandising programs, seasonal displays, promotions, and company standards. • Support department resets, remodels, new store openings, and special projects.
Training & Team Development:
• Coach, teach, and train seafood associates and department managers in: • Merchandising strategies and impactful display techniques • Proper handling, storage, and rotation of raw and cooked seafood • Prepared foods production and recipe compliance • Seafood equipment operation and maintenance, including lobster tanks
Food Safety & Compliance:
• Uphold sanitation, safe food handling, and HACCP standards. • Ensure compliance with seafood regulations, including: • Shellfish tagging • Sizing laws • Species labeling and traceability requirements
Financial Performance:
• Review and analyze inventory accuracy, margin performance, shrink drivers, and P&L statements. • Provide guidance to improve profitability, labor efficiency, and operational consistency. • Work closely with store leadership to implement corrective action plans.
Quality & Merchandising Standards:
• Monitor freshness, product rotation, and in-stock conditions. • Improve visual impact and customer appeal through effective display execution. • Provide feedback and follow-up to drive continuous improvement.
Communication & Reporting:
• Maintain clear, professional communication with store leadership and corporate teams. • Document store visits, action steps, and follow-up expectations. • Represent the seafood category with professionalism, expertise, and leadership.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of retail seafood experience, preferably in a supervisory, specialist, or multi-unit capacity. • Extensive knowledge of seafood species, handling practices, and merchandising. • Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation requirements, and regulatory guidelines. • Ability to read and interpret financial documents, including P&L statements. • Experience with prepared foods or culinary operations; culinary background is a plus. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to travel regularly between locations and work flexible hours as needed. • Must be able to work in refrigerated environments.
Preferred / Recommended Additional Qualifications:
• Industry Certifications such as ServSafe Manager, HACCP certification, or equivalent. • Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct authority. • Experience delivering group training, workshops, or onboarding programs. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, retail reporting tools, and inventory management systems. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and recommend merchandising strategies. • Understanding of seafood market trends, seasonality, and purchasing patterns. • Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to shape and elevate seafood department performance across a large region.
Work in a dynamic role that combines leadership, culinary creativity, and operational excellence.
Competitive salary, mileage/travel reimbursement, and benefits package.
Perks & Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) retirement plan • 50% employee lunch discount • 25% employee discount on in-store purchases • A supportive team environment and growth opportunities