Assistant Center Store Manager - Wellness

Healthy Living•St. George, VT

1d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Center Store Manager for Wellness is responsible for daily department functions specific to the department, ensures the department runs smoothly and effectively, purchases from all vendors and maintains strong vendor relationships. The Assistant Center Store Manager teaches Wellness department staff, provides direction, support, inspiration, and proficient training. Key Supervisory points of this position include hiring, training, and notifying the Center Store Manager of any staffing issues that may arise. The Assistant Center Store Manager assists the Center Store Manager with supervision of Wellness department staff along with the department operations to ensure proper department merchandising, product quality, and compliance with all health code and unit price regulations. The Assistant Center Store Manager ensures timely and accurate replenishment buying, utilizing systems, HL software, auto-order, cycle counts and data reports to effectively purchase for the needs and budgetary goals of the company. The Assistant Center Store Manager also serves as the “eyes and ears” for the Center Store Manager and Category Manager (CM) for the Wellness Department.

Requirements

At least 2 years of management/progressive supervisory experience
At least 2 years working in a professional retail environment; preferably in the grocery or natural foods industry
Previous buying, inventory management or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with local products is preferred

Responsibilities

Accountable for all aspects of department operations and ensures an organized and smoothly run department
Provides a safe & functioning work environment and follows all established food safety, cleaning and maintenance procedures
Provide Guests with exemplary service through availability on the sales floor; completing special orders, doing research, and maintaining educational materials
Oversees daily merchandising and product maintenance; makes sure shelves are stocked, organized, and clean
Assists with daily department needs when appropriate and necessary
Directs and oversees daily department merchandising, product placement due to volume, cross merchandising, and seasonally appropriate displays
Leads, coaches, motivates and inspires all department staff
Builds a team through mutual trust, respect, and coordination
Acts as a positive role model for all staff
Facilitates knowledge of product lines by providing staff with educational tools and opportunities
Works to resolve staff conflict and issues; coaches staff
Completes replenishment ordering for all vendors in the Wellness Department
Maintains accuracy of inventory and cycle counts
Maintains strong vendor relationships and communication
Tracks product performance trends and sales and relays pertinent facts to the Category Manager

Benefits

Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits)
Dental and Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
Health Spending Accounts
Paid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary)
Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year)
Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off!
Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice bar, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements
Half price one month bus passes
401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution. 50% match on the staff member’s contribution above 3% and up to 5%. Staff are 100% vested in Healthy Living’s contribution from day one
Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a loan program, another way we help you get money!
Free Celtics tickets