Retail Strategy & Optimization Manager

Job Description

Retail Strategy&Optimization Manager | Compass Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Group company, operating remotely in the Midwest or Southeast USA. Morrison Healthcare is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services, serving over 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. This role is crucial for developing, optimizing, and scaling retail strategies to enhance the consumer experience, improve operational efficiency, and deliver financial results across the company’s retail foodservice portfolio.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: Remote – Midwest/Southeast USA
• Pay: $90000–$100000 yearly
• Team: Marketing, Reports To: VP, Strategic Programming
• Mission: Develop, optimize, and scale retail strategies to improve consumer experience, operational efficiency, and financial results in healthcare environments.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop Strategies: Support Marketing leadership in developing and executing retail strategies aligned with brand and growth objectives.
• Analyze Performance: Analyze retail performance data, including sales, margin, traffic, promotions, and product mix, to identify opportunities.
• Lead Optimization: Lead optimization initiatives related to retail concepts, menus, pricing, merchandising, and promotions.
• Ensure Execution: Collaborate with Operations to ensure that retail strategies are practical, scalable, and consistently executable across accounts.
• Measure Effectiveness: Measure the effectiveness of retail programs and provide data-driven insights and recommendations to stakeholders.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Hospitality, Finance, or a related field, for a Manager-level position focusing on retail strategy and optimization.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in retail strategy, marketing analytics, category management, or multi-unit foodservice, with experience partnering with marketing teams on strategy and execution.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights, along with strong communication and presentation skills, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: Healthcare, hospitality, or retail foodservice experience; background in performance optimization or program management; experience supporting field teams and national brand execution; Compass Group marketing experience; must be open to heavy travel.