The Produce Manager Survey — Introduction

Welcome! This week's episode is not a normal episode for us — but it is the announcement of a project about which we're incredibly excited. We've launched a produce manager survey. It takes about eight minutes to complete. It’s completely anonymous – no individual name or company name required. The goal is to understand what kind of resources and support produce managers are currently getting; what factors influence satisfaction and enjoyment of the work; and what areas they want more help or education. We’d had excellent participation already, with numerous and incredibly insightful responses. Already we’re seeing trends that point to specific ways that retailers can better support their produce managers. Once we close the survey, we’ll develop a report on the results, we’ll create a special podcast series that will go deeper on the results, and we believe it will be a valuable resource for the industry, thanks to the contribution of all the folks who participate. Know a produce manager who should be involved or someone who can mobilize their team? Send them this link — https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D7TRRLC — or reach out to The Produce Retail Podcast host Ashley Nickle with any questions. You can find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleynickle/ To listen to our previous episodes featuring produce manager perspective, check out this curated playlist for plenty of thought-provoking discussion.  More Playlists Executive Perspective Leadership & Training Marketing & Merchandising Podcast Background This podcast is designed to cover all things produce retail: strategy, partnerships, planning, training, leadership, communication, merchandising and beyond. Scroll through our episodes list to find conversations with vice presidents and directors of produce, merchandisers, produce managers, retail dietitians and more. Get Involved The Produce Retail Podcast is hosted by Ashley Nickle, a former trade journalist turned consultant. Have an idea for a topic or a guest? Give her a shout on LinkedIn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.