River Valley Co-op is seeking a Grocery Manager to provide a high level of service to internal and external customers, manage the Grocery department's operations and financial performance, and establish relationships with consumers and vendors.
Requirements
- Previous management experience
- Four (4) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience with designing retail displays
- Ability to maintain a professional and mutually beneficial relationship with vendors
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills
- Flexible - willingness to be open, to learn, and take on new responsibilities
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to understand and use calculations needed to set pricing to achieve margin goals, manage payroll, project sales, and manage department expenses
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, committees, suppliers, customers, and staff
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions
- Ability to work as a collaborative team player
- Ability to follow through on systems, procedures, and policies
- Ability to work efficiently and safely in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to be flexible and to adapt to changing conditions quickly
- Ability to manage time with consistent weekly deadlines for reporting and other time-sensitive assignments
- Ability to use computers and applicable software and programs, specifically Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Demonstrated ability to work with customers and co-workers from various cultural backgrounds
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits package
- Paid time off
- Health insurance