Assistant Store Director Jobs

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Are you passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products? Are you a leader? Are you ready to join one of the fastest growing companies in the retail grocery market? If so, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is the place for you! Our unique business model, fast paced and growing environment, promote from within culture, and excellent benefits make Fresh Thyme the best employer in the grocery market. Careers have been blooming at Fresh Thyme since our inception in 2012 - yours should be no different!

The Assistant Store Director - Center Store is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations including: employee relations issues, events, weekly sales flyers, execution and evaluation to ensure maximum sales, effective cost control, and efficient utilization of labor. They must ensure a positive shopping experience for customers and a positive working environment for employees. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

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

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years professional experience.
• Preferred 4-6 years grocery retail experience in overall store operations and merchandising processes and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

• Climb (2-6 ft) Occasionally 1-33%
• Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33%
• Stand Continuously 1-8 hours
• Kneel Occasionally 1-33%
• Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34-66%
• Walk Continuously 2-8 hours
• Sit Rarely 1-2 hours
• Bend Occasionally 1-33%
• Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%
• Balance Frequently 34-66%
• Crawl Occasionally 1-33%
• Drive Frequently 2-4 hours

Lifting/Carrying

• 0-10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 26-50 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 11-25 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%
• 51-100 lbs. Never 0%

Repetitive Motion

• Lower extremities Never 0%
• Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34-66%
• Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1-33%
• Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1-33%

Environmental Conditions

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.