Job Description
NOW HIRING: Director of General Merchandise
Location: Honolulu, HI
Type: Fulltime; Hybrid
Salary Range: $120K to $150K annually, commensurate with experience, budget approved.
Bishop & Company is seeking a dynamic Director of General Merchandise on behalf of a well-established, locally owned company with a 75+ year history of service and innovation in Hawai'i’s food retail industry. This leadership opportunity offers the chance to shape merchandising strategy across multiple grocery locations, with a strong focus on customer experience, team development, and retail performance.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the strategy and execution for all general merchandise sales and merchandising
- Build and manage assortments that reflect local trends and evolving customer preferences
- Strengthen supplier partnerships and negotiate for pricing, product quality, and delivery
- Oversee inventory control, pricing, and promotional plans
- Lead and mentor store-level and corporate teams
- Stay on top of market trends and competition
- Collaborate cross-functionally across departments
- Travel as needed to stores statewide and attend industry events on the mainland
What We’re Looking For:
- 3–5 years of leadership experience in grocery retail or category management
- Proven track record in general merchandise, inventory, and supplier relations
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Ability to travel inter-island and occasionally mainland/international
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred
Perks:
- Hybrid work environment (office + store-based)
- Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more
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Bishop & Company provides recruiting and placement services for client companies and opportunities for job seekers throughout Hawaii. We charge no fees to candidates and our client services are 100% guaranteed.
Please forward resumes to:
Bishop & Company
Phone: 808-839-2200
Website: jobs@bishopco.net
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start,