Jobs in Keasbey

The Perishable Merchandising Manager (Buyer) is responsible for planning, sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of regionally managed products to support business goals. This role focuses on building and optimizing supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective purchasing solutions, and maintaining a steady flow of high-quality products. The ideal candidate will excel in analyzing market trends, driving operational efficiency, and delivering results that align with the company’s strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Select products based on market trends, performance, supplier reliability, and consumer demand.
• Manage the product life cycle, understanding consumer preferences and competitive dynamics.
• Provide product and pricing recommendations to regional store teams, ensuring an effective balance of volume and margin.
• Continuously assess and select vendors based on quality, reliability, cost competitiveness, and market expertise.
• Negotiate pricing, order quantities, discounts, and terms with suppliers based on demand, promotions, and market conditions.
• Foster strong vendor relationships by addressing issues related to invoicing, product quality, or delivery.
• Develop and implement ordering policies, lead-time strategies, and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Plan and process daily requisitions and purchase orders to meet store demand, expediting orders as required.
• Conduct data analysis to interpret financial performance, track category performance, and identify key business indicators.
• Implement category reviews and performance improvement plans to enhance procurement and sales effectiveness.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Monitor market trends and consumer behavior to identify opportunities for product development and competitive advantage.
• Participate in trade shows, supplier visits, and market research to maintain a competitive edge.
• Merchandising Manager will be responsible for conducting routine visits to all stores in the East Coast region. This includes ensuring proper product placement, managing inventory levels, overseeing promotional displays, and maintaining store standards. Regular store visits will be essential to monitor compliance with merchandising strategies and resolve any operational issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• 4 to 7 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain management, or retail merchandising is required; entry-level roles may be available for candidates with relevant education or internships.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is preferred.
• Familiarity with Asian grocery products, cultural preferences, and market trends is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong negotiation skills for securing optimal contracts and pricing with suppliers.
• Proficient in analyzing sales data and market trends to inform purchasing decisions and optimize inventory.
• Experienced in building and maintaining vendor relationships to ensure product quality and timely delivery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with suppliers and internal teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely execution of purchasing and merchandising strategies.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• This job may require standing or walking for extended periods of time, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing repetitive motions.

Position Details:

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: 561 U.S. Rte 1 , Edison, NJ 088178

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 401 (k) Retirement Saving Plan with 4% Company Match.
• Long-Term Services Award.
• Employee Discount.
• Paid Time Off.

Compensation:

The pay range for this job starts at $65,000 - $75,000 per year. This is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) the responsibilities of the job, your education, skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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Event Sales Manager

The Palace at Somerset Park — Somerset, NJ

Full-Time | On-Site | Monday–Friday

About The Palace at Somerset Park

The Palace at Somerset Park is one of New Jersey’s premier wedding and event venues, known for creating unforgettable celebrations, corporate events, and luxury experiences. Our team is dedicated to exceptional service, detailed planning, and delivering world-class hospitality.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Event Sales Manager to lead and grow our corporate events portfolio. This role is responsible for generating new business, managing client relationships, and overseeing the sales process from initial inquiry through event execution. The ideal candidate is strategic, polished, and comfortable working with (corporate) decision-makers, planners, and executive-level client.

Corporate Sales & Development

·      Respond to inbound inquiries via phone, email, and in-person tours

·      Actively prospect and develop new corporate event business, including meetings, conferences, fundraisers, galas, holiday parties, and large-scale corporate celebrations

·      Respond promptly to inbound inquiries and convert leads into confirmed events

·      Conduct site tours and presentations tailored to corporate clients and planners

·      Prepare customized proposals, pricing structures, and contracts

·      Build long-term relationships that drive repeat business and referral

Client Management & Event Planning

·       Serve as the primary point of contact for corporate clients throughout the sales and planning process

·       Collaborate with clients to define event goals, scope, timelines, and budgets

·       Oversee event documentation including contracts, BEOs, layouts, and timelines

·       Coordinate closely with culinary, operations, and production teams to ensure seamless execution

·       Ensure all event details align with client expectations and venue standards

Revenue & Performance

·       Meet or exceed individual and departmental sales goals

·       Identify opportunities for upgrades, enhancements, and added services to maximize revenue

·       Track sales activity and maintain accurate records within the event management systems

Qualifications

·       3+ years of experience in corporate event sales or hospitality sales (venue, hotel, catering, or special events preferred) Strong communication and customer service skills

·       Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

·       Experience with event software (Caterease, Social Tables, Cvent) is a plus

Schedule

Monday–Friday | Daytime hours

Why Join Our Team?

·       Work at one of NJ’s most respected event venues

·       Collaborative and supportive team culture

·       Professional growth opportunities in luxury hospitality

·       Competitive pay and benefits

Compensation & Benefits

·       Salary $70K plus commission ($100k+)

·       Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

·       Paid time off (PTO)

·       401(k) retirement plan

Job Title: Formulation Scientist

Location: Clark, NJ 07066

Duration: 12 months

Job Description:

• This position requires technical experience, ideally in personal care or cosmetic field, familiarity of the haircare & styling market or formulation is a plus along with the following:
• Technical proficiency with digital and editing tools (ie iMovie, ClipChamp, Canva, TikTok, etc)
• A level of knowledge and comfort with social media platforms
• A sense of creativity and a passion for science.
• Ability to prioritize/manage multiple projects while working with various groups
• Highly attentive to detail, organized and results oriented while still able to understand the big picture to facilitate prioritization and clarity of objectives
• A clear and confident communicator to expert and non-expert audiences
• Position requires a BS in cosmetic science, biology, chemistry or related science/technical fields. 3–7-year experience

Required Experience:

• Lab - Assistance with formula batching, sample preparation, and demo exploration and Research/Data Analysis and Compilation - Analyzing and compiling data to create dossiers, along claim testing project management assistance.

Program Dates: May 27th through August 7th

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

About You

As more real estate opportunities present themselves due to the ever-changing market in the Mid-Atlantic area, Wakefern, in conjunction with our Members, is investing in many new stores and remodel projects. Additionally, as Wakefern grows to meet these needs, our facilities also need to be expanded and re-configured to accommodate this growth.

This internship position is a great opportunity for a student majoring in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related fields to gain hands-on experience working with Wakefern’s Engineering Division. In this position, the intern will assist the Engineering team in project management in our Retail Engineering Design Department.

Responsibilities:

Facilities Engineering / Design and Construction

• Assist Engineering in preparation of plans using AutoCAD
• Assist Engineering Personnel in surveys of existing sites and stores to verify existing conditions
• Assist in drafting of remodels or new sites, including parking lots and stores
• Coordinate scanning of existing paper drawings into electronic files
• Visit new sites to determine best layout for building, parking and truck docks as well as truck paths through the site.

Requirements:

• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Some Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD file Software required
• Valid driver's license and flexibility with regard to travel required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Detail oriented, analytical and the ability to work in a team environment
• 5 days on site - no remote work
• Various projects as assigned

What we are looking for

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
• Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
• Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required
• Successful completion of a background check is required
• Reliable transportation is required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial
• Must have flexibility with regard to schedule which can include coverage for a 7-day work week, weekends, holidays, vacations and peak volume weeks (interns will work 40 hours per week)

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits:

First year Facilities Engineering Interns will be paid at $17.00 per hour. Master Students and Returning Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $19.00 per hour. Interns are not eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off and holidays.