Assistant Store Director - Fresh

Fresh Thyme Market • Bloomington, IN

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking an Assistant Store Director - Fresh to join their team. The company aims to be a trusted resource in communities across the Midwest, offering real, honest, affordable food to help shoppers live better and healthier lives. The Assistant Store Director – Fresh is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the store, including managing employee relations, events, weekly sales flyers, and ensuring maximum sales, effective cost control, and efficient labor utilization. This role is crucial for maintaining a positive shopping experience for customers and a positive working environment for employees, requiring adherence to all procedural guidelines.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 5 years professional experience.
• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing high-volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Must have knowledge with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Must be able to lead, support and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.
• Efficient planning and ability to execute for results.
• Demonstrates ability to improve staff performance through motivation, training and setting clear expectations.
• Must have the ability to read and understand financial statements.
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing retail environment while working in a cross-functional team.
• Takes initiative when problems arise and use independent judgment to take immediate corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Preferred 4-6 years grocery retail experience in overall store operations and merchandising processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees perishable department managers to ensure they are held accountable for the conditions of their department; includes monitoring their hiring practices, scheduling techniques, and their ability to keep labor costs at or below budgeted payroll; ensures staff is trained on all policies and procedures.
• Provide ongoing staff training staff and ensure all trained on policies/procedures.
• Financial ownership and accountability for applicable departments.
• Manages the merchandising, program execution, loss prevention, and departments appearance/conditions.
• Maintains store sanitation and cleanliness in accordance with local laws and best practices.
• Initiates weekly communications with the corporate department directors to ensure exchange of business information such as vendor and/or product issues.
• Maintains a safe work environment for employees, vendors and customers.
• Monitors cash management for the store including approving all store expenses before they occur.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Fresh Thyme Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Incentive programs
• Recognition programs
• Incentive bonus opportunities that may vary based on individual and company performance
• Comprehensive benefits package for our full-time team members that includes medical, dental, and life insurance
• Variety of programs designed to support our part-time members as well
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) plan with an employer match
• Work environment that promotes work-life balance, long-term health and financial security, and continuous professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees