Grocery Outlet's Scot Olson Discusses the Chain's Hunt for Key Produce Positions



Grocery Outlet's Scot Olson Discusses the Chain's Hunt for Key Produce Positions


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EMERYVILLE, CA - As Grocery Outlet continues to expand its reach nationwide, the Emeryville, California-based retailer is on the move and hunting for talent.

Grocery Outlet’s world class buying team is known for cultivating a culture of collaborative relationships with more than 2,500 supplier partners.  In order to maintain Grocery Outlets' high standards, the company focuses on its values of ingenuity, transparency, creativity, dedication and collaboration along with a keen eye for value and exceptional negotiating skills.

The company is currently seeking to hire three Merchandisers and a Director of Produce Merchandising & Training to join the corporate team as Grocery Outlet looks to grow its ranks.  

To apply to the Produce and Floral Merchandiser position, click the link below.

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Scot Olson, Director of Produce and Floral, Grocery Outlet“We are looking for motivated, outstanding performers that are interested in a fast-paced environment that allows creativity, autonomy, collaboration and execution,” Scot Olson, Director of Produce and Floral, tells me. “We believe in a culture that values excellence in performance while emphasizing family values and having fun while doing it.”

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The retailer is also currently engaged in a very aggressive expansion strategy in all six states where they operate.

"We are actively pursuing various other new markets with a vision of a potentially nationwide scope in the near future,” Scot adds.

Grocery Outlet's growth is powered in part by Hellman & Friedman, a private equity firm that acquired Grocery Outlet in September 2014. 

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Serving bargain seeking customers since 1946, the privately held company generates annual revenues exceeding $1.5 billion and employs approximately 1,000 people across the US. The Grocery Outlet Bargain Market brand currently includes over 220 independently operated stores in California, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, Washington and Pennsylvania; in large and small cities and in a variety of neighborhoods throughout the country.

If you would like a more detailed description of the positions, please contact Scot Olson by email at [email protected] or by phone at (510) 704-2842.

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