Retail Store Manager

Wild Fork Foods•Encinitas, CA

21d

About The Position

As a Wild Fork Store Manager, you will manage and develop a team of brand ambassadors, providing guidance, training, and leadership to help the team perform at its best. You will lead by example and embody the company's core values to build a dynamic, caring work environment. The role also involves maintaining inventory control to maximize product freshness and availability, overseeing daily store operations, and serving customers as a knowledgeable food expert and butcher. The position offers a compensation range of $70,000–$100,000, including bonus.

Requirements

At least 5 years of retail experience, including at least 3 years in a management capacity.
Proven success coaching and training employees.
Strong understanding of sales drivers and customer service.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience with recruiting and performance evaluation processes.
Ability to delegate tasks to team members.
Ability to deliver results with urgency, time management, and prioritization.
Treat the business with ownership and responsibility.
Act respectfully and value others' opinions.
Strong cognitive skills, including problem analysis.
Demonstrated ability to meet and work within a budget.
Ability to meet seasonal peaks, workloads, and deadlines.
Availability to work a flexible schedule across various hours and shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field preferred.
Systems capabilities preferred: SAP, Order Management Systems, and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Hire, retain, develop, and mentor a high-performing team.
Create an inspiring team environment characterized by open communication, high energy, and respect.
Lead by example and embody the company's core values.
Train employees, improve their knowledge, and use cross-training to maintain productivity during absences.
Establish and achieve high standards of store execution.
Provide employees with resources and autonomy to build trust and ownership.
Deliver a high-quality customer experience by sharing food expertise and becoming a product expert.
Maintain and replenish inventory, communicating store-specific needs to the distribution center and commercial team.
Develop strategic plans to attract more customers and increase basket size.
Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is presentable and functions properly.
Ensure employees follow company policies and guidelines.
Provide leadership and guidance for Human Resources functions.
Maximize productivity through effective scheduling.
Manage controllable costs to keep the store profitable.
Perform other related duties as assigned.