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Apprentice Product Developer

What a Difference. Hawaiian shirts to work? Definitely more comfortable than a business suit. And that'll be your dress code at Trader Joe's. Say goodbye to the same old, same old. Say hello to Trader Joe's! Trader Joe's, your favorite neighborhood grocery store that originated in Southern California and now operates almost 440 stores (and growing) from coast to coast.

Create the fun. Trader Joe's your unique grocery store, is looking for a true food lover who is looking to work in a field you love - search for and develop incredible products for our customers to enjoy! Are you the person your friends turn to for food and drink recommendations? Do you have experience in buying and procurement? If so, read on! We might have the role of a lifetime for you.

No bureaucracy. Trader Joe's is unlike any other place you've ever worked. Trust us on that. The Apprentice Product Developer will learn to source products and understand what makes them right for Trader Joe's. They will develop and manage a large number of vendor relationships. This position is not for everyone, and we're only looking for the most passionate and innovative candidates. The position is based in our Monrovia office. That said, this is what our food lover should possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree.
• A passion for creating.
• A love of travel and spending quite a bit of time away from home.

We expect a lot. But we give a lot, too. Prepare yourself for a challenging role and intense workload in this exhilarating retail buying career. You might be the ideal candidate if the following describes you:

• My first choice in reading material is somehow food related.
• When I go to restaurants I am excited to try new things.
• I am a devoted Trader Joe's customer and my interest in food borders on fanatical.
• I am a creative and relentless problem-solver.
• The "hunt" for the exact thing I am looking for excites me.
• I am the person all of my friends come to when they are looking for something they don't know how to find.
• I have plenty of creative ideas of my own but other peoples' ideas are fine with me; I am happy to help them execute.

What you'll get...Along with competitive pay, Trader Joe's offers medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible Crew Members. We also have a great retirement plan, paid time-off plan, free Hawaiian shirts and a fabulous 10% Crew Member discount on everything in our stores. (Yes! You get 10% off our already amazing prices!)

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