Natural Foods Manager

Loblaw Companies Limited; Ontario; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail food sector seeks a dedicated Natural Foods department manager. The ideal candidate will ensure exceptional customer service, manage inventory, and lead a team while promoting health-focused products. This role requires a strong background in health sciences and nutrition.

Qualifications

• Experience in health food management in a retail environment.
• Knowledge in nutrition, homeopathy, and herbal medicine.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional customer service and maintain inventory.
• Train and supervise department staff.
• Promote and sell Natural Foods products.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Education

Degree in Health Sciences

Post Secondary Courses in Related Field

Holistic Nutritionist Designation

Job description

• Ensuring exceptional customer service is provided in a courteous manner to maintain our reputation for friendly, effective, and personalized experience.
• Responsible for the proper ordering for the Natural Foods department, which includes product control and product organizing;
• Actively approach customers in a friendly manner to promote Natural products;
• Recommend and sell Natural Foods and related products and services to customers;
• Maintain the desired level of inventory within the Natural Foods department;
• Hire, train, schedule, direct and supervise department staff;
• Ensure the overall maintenance, safety and sanitation of the department in accordance with Company standards;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess :

• Health food experience with the proven ability to manage in a retail food environment;
• A degree in the health sciences field or completion of post secondary courses and / or graduation from a post secondary program directly related to the field;
• A designation of a Holistic Nutritionist is required (RHN, CNP, or equivalent);
• Experience in naturopathic medicine with sound knowledge in nutrition, homeopathy and herbal medicine are considered assets;
• Basic knowledge of organic produce, meat and bakery products;
• Flexibility to work a variety of hours, including days, evenings and weekends;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, under pressure;
• Proven organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

Note : The employer mentioned in this posting is an independent company ("franchisee") to whom Loblaws Inc. has granted a license to use the trademark "Fortinos". Candidates hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment relationship or similar relationship will be created between the candidate and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.