Assistant Store Director: Lead Team, Drive Growth

Fresh Thyme Market; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,750 - 88,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Team member discount

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Fresh Thyme Market in Minnesota seeks an Assistant Store Director - Center Store to oversee daily operations, cost control, and staffing with a focus on customer experience and healthy, affordable groceries.

You will lead a team, manage departments, and drive sales while adhering to policies. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in grocery retail are preferred, with a collaborative, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing high-volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Must have knowledge with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversees NL department manager and holds the Grocery Manager Position responsibilities to ensure staff is held accountable for the conditions of their department; includes monitoring hiring practices, scheduling techniques, and keep labor costs at or below budgeted payroll; ensures staff is trained on all policies and procedures.
• Provides ongoing training to staff and ensures they are trained on all policies and procedures.
• Financial ownership and accountability of applicable departments.
• Manages the merchandising, program execution, loss prevention, and departments appearance/conditions.
• Maintains store sanitation and cleanliness in accordance with local laws and best practices.
• Initiates weekly communications with the corporate department directors to ensure exchange of business information such as vendor and/or product issues.
• Maintains a safe work environment for employees, vendors and customers.
• Monitors cash management for the store including approving all store expenses before they occur.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fresh Thyme Market in Minnesota seeks an Assistant Store Director - Center Store to oversee daily operations, cost control, and staffing with a focus on customer experience and healthy, affordable groceries.

You will lead a team, manage departments, and drive sales while adhering to policies. A bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of experience in grocery retail are preferred, with a collaborative, results-driven mindset.