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Pay Grade: 16
Reports To: VP, Strategic Programming
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Potential
Morrison Healthcare ,a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.
Job Summary
Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Retail Strategy & Optimization Manager to support our Marketing team and drive performance across our retail foodservice portfolio. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and scaling retail strategies that improve the consumer experience, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver measurable financial results in healthcare environments.
This position partners closely with Marketing, Operations, Finance, Culinary, and Field Leadership to ensure retail concepts, promotions, pricing, and programs are strategically aligned and consistently executed.
Key Responsibilities
Support Marketing leadership in developing and executing retail strategies aligned with brand and growth objectives
Analyze retail performance data including sales, margin, traffic, promotions, and product mix
Identify trends, gaps, and opportunities to optimize retail performance
Lead optimization initiatives related to retail concepts, menus, pricing, merchandising, and promotions
Support the development and rollout of retail programs, tools, and best practices
Collaborate with Operations to ensure strategies are practical, scalable, and executable
Measure program effectiveness and provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders
Support change management and consistent adoption of retail strategies across accounts
Stay current on retail, consumer, and foodservice trends, especially in healthcare settings
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Hospitality, Finance, or related field
5+ years of experience in retail strategy, marketing analytics, category management, or multi-unit foodservice
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Experience partnering with marketing teams on strategy and execution
Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
Strong communication and presentation skills
Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; POS data experience preferred
Preferred Experience
Healthcare, hospitality, or retail foodservice experience
Background in performance optimization or program management
Experience supporting field teams and national brand execution
Must be open to heavy travel
Must live in the midwest or southeast part of the US
Compass Group marketing experience is preferred.
Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.
Medical
Vision
Life Insurance/ AD
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Flexible Time Off
Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
Personal Leave
Associate Shopping Program
Health and Wellness Programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.
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Worksite address
kansas city, MO, 64101, US
Who can apply
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