Grocery Manager - Northampton

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