Health Market Department Manager

Hy-Vee, Inc.•Cottage Grove, MN

4d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

At Hy-Vee, our HealthMarket Department Managers lead one of our most unique and fast-growing departments. In this role, you'll set the standard for everything from product quality and department presentation to customer education and team performance. You'll stay ahead of wellness trends, build relationships with customers who are passionate about their health, and create a department that stands out. If you're someone who is genuinely curious about health and wellness, loves helping people find what they need, and thrives in a leadership role, this could be a great fit for you.

Requirements

Deliver outstanding customer service and inspire your team to do the same
Lead, motivate, and develop a team in a fast-paced retail environment
Stay curious and keep up with trends in health, wellness, and natural products
Use basic math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages
Communicate clearly in writing and verbally with customers, employees, and vendors
Handle confidential information, including employee compensation, pricing, and sales reports, with discretion
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
1 to 3 years of related work experience preferred
Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing 100 pounds or more, with or without mechanical assistance
Continuously stand and walk on hard surfaces for extended periods
Ability to unload, lift, stock, and rotate incoming truck freight and merchandise

Nice To Haves

Where applicable to the role: ability to operate pallet jacks, forklifts, or similar material-handling equipment (required operator certification must be completed prior to independent use)
Work in cooler or freezer environments for extended periods
Where applicable to the role: ability to safely use sharp knives and blades to cut, trim, or grind product
Where applicable to the role, and in accordance with applicable age and legal requirements: operate a cardboard baler or compactor
Where applicable to the role: perform repetitive motions associated with dough mixing, scaling, and proofing

Responsibilities

Set and uphold department standards for customer service, cleanliness, sanitation, team relations, and overall profitability
Build a friendly, welcoming atmosphere by encouraging your team to greet and engage with customers and leading by example
Assist customers with finding products, reaching items, carrying heavy purchases, and going the extra mile to make their visit a great one
Stay current on trends across product categories and help educate customers by offering suggestions and answering questions
For homeopathic and natural wellness products, assist customers by helping them locate and access products, without providing medical instruction or advice on product use
Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate department employees, and handle performance and disciplinary matters as needed
Coordinate scheduling, daily work plans, and department goals in partnership with store leadership
Oversee ordering, replenishment, pricing, product rotation, and expiration date checks
Analyze weekly and monthly sales trends, prepare ad projections, and plan promotions and displays
Ensure sanitation guidelines and procedures are in place and followed consistently
Operate the cash register accurately and report any discrepancies as needed
Maintain compliance with Hy-Vee's dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policies
Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed