Produce Manager - Kitsilano

Choices Market Ltd; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Store discount

Vision care

Job summary

Choices Market Ltd in Vancouver (Kitsilano) is seeking a dedicated Produce Manager to lead a team, engage customers on the floor, and drive department performance. The role includes merchandising, ordering, inventory control and vendor relations. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and work daytime shifts with one weekend day and one closing shift.

Full-time position with benefits. Starting wage is $24.00/hour.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to grow sales and profits through retail metrics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee department operations including merchandising, workflow, ordering, cleaning and inventory management.
• Lead a hands-on team on the retail floor and interact with customers.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with OHS guidelines and safe work areas.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer interaction

Sales growth

Work ethic

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Choices Market in Kitsilano is a friendly, neighborhood grocery store with a loyal customer base and a proud tradition of local community involvement.

We currently have an opening for a dedicated, enthusiastic Produce Manager who will:

• lead a team of employees with a hands-on, collaborative style;
• visibly enjoy working on the retail floor, and interacting with customers;
• demonstrate a strong drive to succeed and a superb work ethic;
• oversee the operations of the department, including merchandising, workflow, ordering, cleaning and inventory management; and
• effectively manage relationships with our vendors and suppliers.

The ideal person will:

• be passionate about selling produce, and take pride in the wonderful array of high quality fruits and vegetables that Choices has to offer its customers;
• be personable, positive and outgoing;
• be service-oriented, and interested in both understanding and meeting customers’ needs;
• have retail produce experience, and be able to merchandise, order and manage stock;
• understand retail metrics, and be able to grow sales and profits;
• have good writing skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel;
• adhere to OHS guidelines and maintain clean, safe work areas; and
• be comfortable working in a physically demanding job, be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand all day.

The majority of the shifts for this position are in the daytime, but the ability and willingness to work one weekend day and one closing shift are required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Work Location: In person
Starting Wage: $24.00/hour