Starbuck's Merchandiser Trainer

Starbucks merchandiser-trainers are barista experts, responsible for working with store directors and Starbucks managers, helping them grow their business. In addition to managing their own department, 1-2 days a week, the Starbucks merchandiser-trainer provides guidance to other Starbucks barista managers, presenting and facilitating the implementation of new merchandising programs, processes and methods.
Duties and Responsibilities; include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide training, guidance and coaching to department members, Starbucks managers in training and other Starbucks managers, demonstrating proper techniques for production, care, and merchandising of all items for sale.
• Drive Starbucks merchandising programs and customer service philosophies at store level.
• Facilitate and supervise the production activities in the department.
• Facilitate and supervise the merchandising activities in the department.
• Ensure proper execution of corporate programs at store level, assuring conformity with established sales, food safety, customer service, merchandising, and pricing program goals and objectives.
• Provide merchandising support assistance to store directors and department managers.
• Advise store directors and Starbucks managers of new or improved merchandising procedures and new performance standards.
• Review with managers projected sales, gross profit margin, expense control and operating profit objectives; helping to ensure budgeted goals are met.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;
This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned;
This job description is subject to change at any time

Employer provides reasonable accommodations to a qualified employee that does not impose an undue hardship on the employer.

• Engage proactively with team members and customers; adept at building lasting relationships.
• Communicate effectively with store directors, Starbucks managers and team members.
• Successfully implement and train new programs and processes; coach members and Starbucks managers, motivating them to improve their performance.
• Write clear and concise instructions; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, percentages and decimals.
• Use Microsoft Office applications.
• Extensive knowledge of Starbucks and Bashas’ operations.
• Previously or currently a successful Starbucks manager.
• A valid driver’s license (merchandiser-trainers drive to various store locations and offices on a regular basis).