Assistant VitaCare Manager

Mother's Market & Kitchen; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 30,444; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

In-store discounts

Job summary

Mother's Market & Kitchen in Costa Mesa is seeking an Assistant VitaCare Manager to support daily operations and foster exceptional customer experiences. The role requires strong leadership skills and prior retail management experience, ideally in the vitamins or body care sector.

This position involves leading merchandising efforts, assisting with team building, and maintaining high standards of store cleanliness. Join a mission-driven team that values wellness and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience in department or retail assistant management, preferably in vitamins or body care.
• Ability to maintain store cleanliness and merchandising standards.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations and create outstanding customer experience.
• Lead merchandising and keep shelves stocked and perfectly presented.
• Assist with hiring, training, and guiding department staff.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Leadership skills

Retail management experience

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At Mother's Market, we’re committed to natural wellness and superior service. The Assistant VitaCare Manager plays a critical role in supporting customers on their journeys and foster a positive, growth-oriented environment where leadership, product knowledge, and customer connection matter.

Hourly Pay: $17.00–$22.10

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, & in-store discounts

What You’ll Do

As Assistant VitaCare Manager, you’ll support day-to-day operations and help create outstanding customer experience:

• Lead hands‑on merchandising: keep shelves stocked, properly priced, rotated, and beautifully presented.
• Assist with team building: help hire, train, schedule, and guide department staff in customer service excellence.
• Maintain store cleanliness and merchandising standards in line with health guidelines.
• Support inventory management: help manage ordering, receiving, tracking, back-room organization including unsellables.
• Coordinate special department promotions, seasonal displays, and visual merchandising strategies.
• Contribute to sales‑floor staffing and float to cover breaks or peak periods.
• Share product knowledge, updates, and policy changes with your team.
• Help achieve departmental labor, sales, and margin objectives.
• Participate in inventory counts and reporting.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior department or retail assistant management experience, preferably in vitamins or body care.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook; confident with basic math.
• Enthusiastic leadership and effective coaching abilities.
• Calm under pressure during busy shifts.
• Comfortable with vendor relations and minor service coordination.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift and stock boxes (mostly under 3 lbs., up to 6 ft high), often over 100 actions/day.
• Use carts, dollies, box cutters; push/pull shelving units or cases.

Schedule Requirements

Flexible availability across various shifts and locations including weekends and evenings.

Why Join Mother's Market?

You’ll be part of a mission‑driven company that values wellness, sustainability, and outstanding customer service. We foster an inclusive workplace where team members are respected and encouraged to grow.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mother’s Market is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Make Health Your Mission—Apply Today!

If you're ready to lead with passion, support your team, and make a real impact at Mother's Market, we'd love to meet you.