[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Sysco jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sysco/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Sysco · Tampa, FL # Director, Merchandising Tampa, FL Director Retail & Store Listed on Sysco’s official careers site. Listed as of October 17, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Sysco’s careers site →](https://careers.sysco.com/en/job/tampa/director-merchandising/1105/97192969776) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Sysco](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sysco/) / Director, Merchandising ## Job description ### JOB SUMMARY This is a merchandising position responsible for overall performance and management of the merchandising department which includes but is not limited to: end customer order fulfillment, inventory management with intent to maintain lowest possible DSO (day sales outstanding), merchandising activities that enhance profitability (realized equity and earned income overall gross margin), support sales growth, Logistics, assist in achieving warehouse operations efficiencies as it relates to inbound product, management and directing department staff. ### RESPONSIBILITIES - Direct local merchandising and supplier resources - Negotiate and manage local level programs - Grow company, gross margin and earned income while achieving company sales and operational efficiency targets - Manage shrink and approve credits - Manage the purchasing and merchandising of products in an effort to enhance customer satisfaction and profitability of department operations ### QUALIFICATIONS Education 4-year degree (Bachelor’s Degree preferred) ### Experience 4 years in purchasing (Produce or foodservice distribution) ### Professional Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office, effective written/oral communication skills, strong analytical skills - Manages local OpCo (operating company) assortment to meet sales demands and execute and support category growth initiatives - Monitor market to increase market share - Negotiate and manage local level programs Projection and budget management ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 99 days - Location: Tampa, FL[Apply on Sysco’s careers site →](https://careers.sysco.com/en/job/tampa/director-merchandising/1105/97192969776) ## More jobs at Sysco ### [CDL A or B Local Delivery Truck Driver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sysco/jobs/61bfa36174e4b8434b29/) Tampa, FL ### [CDL B Local Delivery Truck Driver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sysco/jobs/86a1aaff6456e2a28f03/) Tampa, FL ### [District Sales Manager - Tampa](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sysco/jobs/9e23c50acfa990b49b52/) Tampa, FL ### [Maintenance Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sysco/jobs/4695e64183d3c9711754/) Tampa, FL ### [Account Executive, Retail](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sysco/jobs/0da3d6250003259551a4/) Laurel, MD ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Director, Merchandising - Fishing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/walmart/jobs/ed5507401bc8b26359bd/) Walmart · United States ### [Director, Merchandising: Tabletop - Pottery Barn](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/a330137857eb43ba3f45/) Williams-Sonoma · San Francisco, CA, United States ### [Director, Website Merchandising - Rejuvenation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/e2a4d1de8772b689f76a/) Williams-Sonoma · Portland, OR, United States ### [Director, Visual Merchandising NSO NA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nike/jobs/b3cda05b97c33f415920/) Nike · Beaverton, Oregon ### [Director, CE Merchandising Operations (Onsite - Plano, TX)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/samsung-electronics/jobs/f8dbfc65bd0f534183e7/) Samsung Electronics · Plano, TX, USA [Retail & Store jobs](/functions/retail-store/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. Dates come from the employer where stated; “first seen” and “last checked” are our own observations. OpenNash Jobs · Official listings with dates and links to the employer. [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [Methodology](/methodology/)