About this role
<p><strong>Salary: </strong>$65,000 - $70,000 / year</p> <p><strong>Other Forms of Compensation:</strong> Yearly Bonus Opportunity & Co. Car </p> <p> </p> <p><strong><em>Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.</em></strong></p> <p><br><strong><em>Canteen</em></strong> <span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. </span></span></span></p> <p><br><span style="color:#000000"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our<em><span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt"> growth.</span></em> <span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt">Interested in joining our team? You</span> bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt"> <em>opportunity</em></span> and innovation. <span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt">Together,</span> we’ll continue to transform our industry. </span></span></span></p> <p><br><strong><em>Come grow with us. We are Canteen.</em></strong></p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Job Summary</H2> </div><div><p>The <strong>Micro Market & Vending Manager</strong> is responsible for the performance, profitability, and daily management of the company's micro market and vending business. This role oversees merchandising, product assortment, inventory accountability, equipment installations and refreshes, compliance audits, and operational improvement initiatives.</p> <p><br>The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen, analytical skills, and operational leadership to drive sales growth, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. This position partners closely with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, Logistics, Service, and Customer Support teams to support business objectives and growth initiatives.</p> <p><br><strong>Essential Duties & Responsibilities:</strong><br>• Oversee micro market and vending operations to ensure efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction.<br>• Develop and execute merchandising strategies to maximize sales and enhance customer experience.<br>• Create, maintain, and implement planograms to optimize product placement and inventory performance.<br>• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and compliance standards.<br>• Coordinate equipment installations, relocations, refreshes, replacements, and removals.<br>• Conduct location audits to ensure merchandising standards, inventory accuracy, and operational consistency.<br>• Monitor inventory accountability and minimize shrinkage while maximizing product availability.<br>• Analyze sales, product performance, and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.<br>• Implement action plans to improve revenue, profitability, and operational performance.<br>• Partner with cross-functional teams on new account launches, market expansions, and operational initiatives.<br>• Ensure compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and applicable regulations.<br>• Resolve operational issues and recommend process improvements.<br>• Prepare performance reports and business recommendations for leadership.<br>• Support continuous improvement initiatives and best practice implementation across locations.</p> <p><br><strong>Qualifications:</strong><br>• 3–5 years of experience in operations management, retail merchandising, vending, micro markets, food service, or a related industry preferred.<br>• Knowledge of merchandising, planograms, inventory management, and product compliance.<br>• Experience using sales and operational data to drive business decisions.<br>• Strong leadership, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.<br>• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.<br>• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.<br>• Experience with vending, micro market, POS, or inventory management systems preferred.<br>• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.<br>• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.<br>• Flexibility to support operational needs outside standard business hours when required.</p> <p><br><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong><br>• Experience in unattended retail, convenience retail, vending, or food service operations.<br>• Knowledge of category management and merchandising best practices.<br>• Experience managing multi-site operations.<br>• Strong business and financial acumen with a focus on revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency.</p></div></div></div><p align="center"><strong>Apply to Canteen today!</strong></p> <p align="center"><em>Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA</em></p> <p style="text-align:center"><strong><a href="http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/">Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story</a></strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>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.</strong></p> <p><br><strong>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. </strong></p> <p><br>Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.</p> <p><br>Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.</p> <p style="margin-bottom:11.0px"><br><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong>Associates at Canteen</strong><strong> </strong><strong>are offered many fantastic benefits.</strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Medical</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Dental</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Vision</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Life Insurance/ AD</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Disability Insurance</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Retirement Plan</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Paid Time Off</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Associate Shopping Program</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Health and Wellness Programs</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Discount Marketplace</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Identity Theft Protection</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Pet Insurance</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Commuter Benefits</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Employee Assistance Program</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)</span></span></li> <li>Paid Parental Leave</li> <li>Personal Leave</li> </ul> <p>Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, <a href="https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here</a> or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.</p> <p><a href="https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf">https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Canteen.pdf</a></p> <p><strong>Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: <a href="https://info.flclearinghouse.com/">https://info.flclearinghouse.com/</a> </strong></p> <p><strong>Req ID: 1551448</strong> </p> <p>Canteen </p> <p><span style="color:#ffffff">Leticia Pinon </span></p>