Natural Living Manager

About the role

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market seeks to be a trusted resource in communities across the Midwest, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices. As a team member, you will play a crucial role in helping shoppers find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them on their wellness journey.

Responsibilities

• Prepares weekly sales and labor projections for the Vitamin & Body Care Department.
• Maintains department operations within the labor percentage allowed.
• Monitors and controls all costs and expenses.
• Hires, trains, schedules, coaches, and initiates performance reviews for department staff.
• Manages shift operations including writing and approving department work schedules.
• Ensures weekly flyer ads are in stock and ready for sale.
• Stocks and organizes all product items.
• Maintains cleanliness of the natural living aisles, storage area, and work area.
• Assists customers with inquiries and purchases.
• Inspects and logs products for shipment accuracy.
• Discards expired or spoiled products.
• Balances the natural living general ledger and financial statements.

• Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency degree.
  • Minimum of 4 years professional experience, preferably in grocery retail with Vitamin & Body Care department processes and procedures.
  • Advanced attention to detail and prioritization skills.
  • Knowledge of MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
  • Advanced knowledge of math, weights, and measures.
  • Knowledge of Health Department guidelines and regulations.

  Qualifications

  • Customer service focus.
  • Adaptability to high-volume retail environments.
  • Initiative in problem-solving.
  • Flexibility to adapt in various situations.
  • Product knowledge and preparation.
  • Physical demands: Sit, stand, walk, drive, bend, climb, crouch/squat, kneel, reach, twist, lift/carry, grasp, fine manipulation, push/pull, lower extremities, environmental conditions, some extreme temperatures, some ventilation/exhaust fans.

  Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Advanced attention to detail.
  • Organizational skills.
  • MS Office proficiency.
  • Health Department guidelines and regulations.
  • Product knowledge and preparation.

  Benefits

  • Paid parental leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members.

  Pay

  The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $30.05 per hour, with specific rates determined by experience, qualifications, and skills compared to the internal team. Incentive bonus opportunities may vary based on individual and company performance.

  Schedule

  Variety of hours/days as business dictates.