Center Store Manager - Clifton Park
About The Position
Healthy Living is opening a new store in Clifton Park and is looking for a Center Store Manager to help build the foundation for a successful operation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role in launching a brand-new store and creating an exceptional guest experience from day one. The Center Store Manager will oversee all functions of the Grocery, Refrigerated, Frozen, Wellness, Beer, and Wine departments, leading department staff and managing daily operations, merchandising, inventory levels, product quality, and department performance. This role is responsible for replenishment buying and inventory management, utilizing HL software, ordering systems, cycle counts, and data reports to support sales goals and budget expectations. The Center Store Manager leads by example, providing genuine and compassionate "extra mile" service to guests while fostering a positive, high-performing team culture. Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills are essential. Flexible scheduling is a must!
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
- Oversee and maintain accountability for the day-to-day operations of the store, promoting an organized, efficient, and smoothly run environment.
- Support a stable, profitable, and growing business through effective operational leadership and decision-making.
- Monitor store performance and operations across multiple departments, identifying opportunities for improvement and growth.
- Promote and empower continuous quality improvement initiatives throughout all departments.
- Partner with Department Assistant Managers to maintain appropriate inventory levels, product assortment, and merchandising standards that support organizational goals.
- Foster an exceptional guest experience by promoting Healthy Living's culture and maintaining a positive, comfortable, and welcoming store atmosphere.
- Support, coach, and develop team members while encouraging collaboration, accountability, and high performance.
- Lead by example through genuine, compassionate, and "extra mile" service to guests and fellow team members.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
