Center Store Specialist

The Fresh Market Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member discount up to 40%

Early Earn Wage Access (up to 50% of

401K with company match

Financial Wellness Program

Personal time off and time-off plans

Job summary

The Fresh Market is seeking a Center Store Specialist to lead key center store categories, ensuring product freshness, accurate pricing, and compliant merchandising. You will partner with leadership to manage dairy, frozen, bulk, coffee, candy, beer and wine while maintaining inventory integrity and guest engagement.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ years of progressive management in retail or hospitality, strong leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years in progressive management roles within supermarkets, retail, or hospitality.
• Strong leadership to develop high-performing teams and deliver guest satisfaction.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Experience with POS systems, scheduling tools, and MS Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain freshness, proper rotation, dating and temperature for center store items.
• Execute planograms and ensure correct product placement and signage.
• Coordinate with leadership on ordering/replenishment for dairy, frozen, bulk, coffee, candy, beer and wine.
• Verify deliveries for accuracy and proper storage.
• Support front-end operations as cashier or in other areas during peak times.
• Engage guests with a friendly, helpful approach on the sales floor.

Skills

Leadership

Guest experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Flexible schedule

Team development

Education

Associate’s degree in business/retail management

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Fresh Market & You:

Our mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience through exceptional, personal service. We’re looking for a leader who brings positive energy, strong character, and a commitment to excellence every day. We value teamwork, celebrate our shared success, and look forward to the impact you’ll make on our store, our team, and our community.

Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market team

• Team Member discount up to 40%
• Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program

• Personal time off and additional time off purchase plans are available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.

About the Position:

Are you known for your attention to detail and multitasking? Ready to take charge behind the scenes and keep our store moving at full speed? As theCenter Store Specialist, you will be the store’s point person for excellence across key center store categoriesincluding Dairy, Frozen, Bulk, Coffee, Candy,andBeer & Wine. You will ensure product freshness, pricing accuracy, and merchandising compliance while supporting inventory integrity and guest engagement. This role embodies passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork,delivering an exceptional guest experience whilemaintainingoperational standards.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure allCenter Store categories meet freshness and quality standards, including proper rotation and datingand temperaturecompliancefordairy and frozenitems.
• Execute planograms andmaintainaccurateproduct placement and signage.
• Coordinate with department leadership on ordering and replenishment of dairy, frozen, bulk, coffee, candy, beer and wine.
• Verify deliveries for accuracy and freshness, ensuring proper receiving and storage procedures.
• Play a key role in compliance during key item transitions and promotional events.
• Execute planograms andmaintainaccurateproduct placement and signage.
• Support front-end operations during peak business times as a cashier or in other areas.
• Engage guests with a friendly, helpfulapproach whenon the sales floor.

Availability:

This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications:

At a minimum, what you’ll need:

• 1+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Proven ability to deliver an exceptional guest experience while achieving performance goals.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Basic proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be 18years of age or older.

Preferred qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in business, retail management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Experience in grocery, fresh food retail, hospitality or high-volume specialty retail environment
• Knowledge of inventory management systems and financial reporting.
• Bilingual skills.a

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Fresh Market is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role, but are not all inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties and skills required