Bakery Merchandiser
Job Description
Our client in Rochelle Park, NJ, has an immediate opening for a Bakery Merchandiser on a direct-hire basis.
Company Profile:
Grocery Retailer
Team Atmosphere and Environment
Passion for Food and People
Bakery Merchandiser:
The bakery merchandiser is responsible for ensuring the visual appeal, product freshness, and strategic placement of bakery items across retail locations. This role combines creativity with analytical thinking to maximize sales, maintain brand consistency, and enhance customer shopping experience.
Maintain attractive and well-stocked bakery displays that align with brand standards and seasonal themes.
Monitor product quality and freshness.
Partner with store management and bakery teams to plan product placements, pricing strategies, and promotional materials.
Track sales performance, inventory levels, and customer preferences to inform merchandising decisions.
Coordinate implementation of new product launches, special promotions, and seasonal campaigns.
Ensure compliance with food safety and store sanitation standards.
Provide feedback to corporate leadership regarding customer trends and competitor activity.
Train in-store bakery staff on display maintenance and promotional execution.
Bakery Merchandiser Background Profile:
High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
2+ years of merchandising experience in a bakery.
Strong organizational and visual merchandising skills.
Excellent communication and time management abilities.
Proficiency in using inventory management systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Travel between store locations required.
Flexible schedule, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays, based on promotional or store needs.
Features and Benefits:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and more.
Generous paid time off
Company Car
Bonus Incentive Plan
Collaborative and supportive team environment.
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Job Requirements
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Mike Cook
Mike Cook or as he is known in the industry "Grocery Store Mike", is a specialized grocery retail recruiter for Frontline Source Group. With more than 35+ years in the grocery retail industry, Mike started as a part-time courtesy clerk. He worked his way up to serve in-store leadership positions with both traditional and specialty food formats. His expertise lies in hiring, training, and developing company leaders for small supermarkets to large grocery store operations with hundreds of locations. This experience is what differentiates his ability to recruit top Grocery talent from other recruiters in the market place.
Throughout his career, Mike has placed an emphasis on professional development and continuing education. He was in the charter class of Brookshire University, graduating as salutatorian. He also has earned certificates of proficiency in management specialized leadership and retail management from Tyler Junior College. The later certification was in collaboration with the Western Association of Food Chains. And, he has received numerous awards and accolades for customer service and leadership.
Mike has a passion for community service, having served as a board member for the Bear Creek Specialty Utility District (formerly Lavon Water Supply Corporation) from 2007-2013; Community Independent School District board trustee from 2013-2017; and currently serves as Lavon City Councilman, Place 2 since 2017.