Center Store Director — Leadership, Growth, Flexible Hours

Fresh Thyme Market; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 88,000; 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 is seeking an Assistant Store Director - Center Store in Illinois to lead daily operations, optimize sales, and control costs while delivering a positive shopping experience. You will supervise department managers, manage labor, training, and compliance with policies and procedures.

The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, 5 years of professional experience in retail operations, and 4–6 years in grocery retail. Natural foods background is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years professional experience.
• Preferred 4-6 years grocery retail experience in overall store operations and merchandising processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

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

Cross-functional teamwork

Initiative

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Office

Financial literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

5 years professional experience

4–6 years grocery retail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fresh Thyme Market is seeking an Assistant Store Director - Center Store in Illinois to lead daily operations, optimize sales, and control costs while delivering a positive shopping experience. You will supervise department managers, manage labor, training, and compliance with policies and procedures.

The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent, 5 years of professional experience in retail operations, and 4–6 years in grocery retail. Natural foods background is a plus.