Bakery Manager jobs in Lubbock, TX

Summary:

The Bakery Business Manager will write weekly ads for all regions/banners. This position will set retail prices and complete weekly price changes. He/She will also provide category management and review new items for selection and placement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the master merchant in assigned categories by creating complete sales and merchandising plans for retail execution to meet guest needs and maximize sales and profits

• Provide analysis and develop recommendations for category and consumer trends

• Formulate ad writing recommendations on promotional items to maximize sales

• Build and maintain a strong business relationship with partners

• Collaborate with the Replenishment team to insure the item selection and product mix provide the best cost and maximum turns

• Promotional planners/ Seasonal prebook documents

• Be an effective communicator to all parties

• Support best in class category management standard

• Acts consistent with United policies and procedures

• Visit retail locations (United and competition) to understand category trends

• Performs other duties as requested or required by upper management
  

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• At least 3 years of retail experience in Bakery

• Possess strong analytical and computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Google drive

• Understand gross profit in Bakery

• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, ever changing environment, the ability to continuously improve processes, and the ability to multitask in order to meet deadlines

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50lbs

• Ability to work independently without supervision and effectively manage time

• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude

• Must be able to communicate well with our team members, colleagues, partners and stores

• Up to 30% travel required, with occasional overnight stays. Including bakery industry trade shows

• Excellent verbal, organizational and written skills

• Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly

• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others