Center Store Brand Director – Seattle, WA

We are a high-quality, experience-driven food retailer committed to delivering an elevated, curated shopping experience in the Seattle, WA metro area. The Center Store Brand Director is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the overall strategy, performance, and brand integrity of Center Store categories, including Grocery, Frozen, Dairy, Beer, Wine & Spirits, Wellness, and General Merchandise/Housewares. This leader will oversee merchandising, pricing, assortment, vendor partnerships, and in-store execution to deliver a differentiated, high-quality customer experience aligned with a premium grocery retail brand.

This role partners closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to elevate private label offerings, optimize category performance, and ensure operational excellence across all locations.

What You’ll Do
Set the Vision

Define and lead a compelling Center Store strategy that reflects a premium, quality-first brand

Curate assortments that balance artisan, local, exclusive, and national brands

Anticipate trends and bring innovation to life in a way that inspires customers

Elevate the Product Experience

Oversee all aspects of category management, including assortment, pricing, and merchandising

Create engaging, story-driven merchandising programs that enhance the in-store experience

Lead seasonal, promotional, and cross-merchandising strategies that drive discovery and basket growth

Drive Financial Excellence

Own category performance across sales, margin, inventory turns, and profitability

Develop thoughtful pricing strategies that align with brand positioning while delivering results

Use data and insights to continuously refine and elevate performance

Build Meaningful Partnerships

Establish strong, strategic relationships with vendors, makers, and distributors

Negotiate with a focus on quality, exclusivity, and long-term value

Champion the development of distinctive private label and proprietary products

Lead & Inspire

Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing merchandising team

Foster a culture of curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement

Partner closely with store and operational leaders to ensure flawless execution

Who You Are

A seasoned retail or merchandising leader with 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in grocery retail, including multi-unit or enterprise-level responsibility for category management, merchandising, and P&L performance

A strong merchant with a refined eye for product, quality, and presentation

Financially savvy, with experience owning and driving P&L performance

A collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional environments

Passionate about food, wellness, and creating exceptional customer experiences

Equally comfortable thinking strategically and rolling up your sleeves to execute

Why Join Us

Be part of a brand that prioritizes quality, guest experience, and community

Lead with autonomy and influence at a strategic level

Work alongside a passionate, values-driven team

Competitive compensation up to $170K base salary

Outstanding comprehensive benefits package, including fully funded Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Life Insurance, and AD&D; 401K with 4% match, Medical, Dental, Vision with very strong company contribution, and PTO/Vacation accrual starting Day 1.

Opportunities for long-term growth and impact

Relocation package

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