Department Manager, Produce - (Relocation and Housing)

Alaska Commercial Company; Alaska; On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Taxable housing accommodations (nopets

Relocation package

Job summary

Alaska Commercial Company in Utqiagvik, AK is hiring a Department Manager, Produce with relocation and housing. This full-time role leads the Produce Department to maximize sales and profits while maintaining stock and seasonal merchandising.

You will train staff, monitor inventory, and ensure daily operations align with the Produce Manual, delivering excellent customer service in a remote Alaskan setting. Relocation packages and company-provided housing are available to support candidates

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in retail produce.
• Ability to plan and direct business operations and solve business-related problems.
• Experience managing inventory, profit margins, and labor budgets.
• Ability to read and prepare reports and business communications.
• Clear and effective communicator with merchandising skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Produce Department to maximize sales and profits.
• Ensure daily operating disciplines per the Produce Manual are consistently met.
• Ensure Produce Department is ready for business with in-stock items.
• Control inventory level by ordering products weekly.
• Plan and execute seasonal and promotional merchandising for max sales.
• Support, train and develop staff to deliver outstanding customer service.

Skills

Produce dept management

Inventory management

Merchandising

Staff mentoring

Budgeting

Forecasting sales

Communication

Job description

Department Manager, Produce - (Relocation and Housing)

• $25.00 - $32.00/hr., DOE

More than just retail. Come make a difference!

The Alaska Commercial Company currently has exciting opportunities for full-time, permanent employment in retail stores across the North. This is an excellent opportunity to join a team where your experience and work ethic are appreciated and rewarded. With The Alaska Commercial Company, you’re encouraged to learn and grow on the job and to explore the beauty and culture of the communities in which we live and work.

The Alaska Commercial Company offers rewarding experiences and unique opportunities for growth.

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Taxable housing accommodations (no pets allowed at this location)
• Relocation package

Your Responsibilities:

If you can successfully adapt to situations, enjoy displaying products to increase sales profits, and can work with produce on a daily basis, that makes you a great candidate for Alaska Commercial Company (ACC). We’re hiring a Produce Department Manager.

• Manage the Produce Department to maximize sales and profits
• Ensure that the daily operating disciplines, as described in the Produce Manual are consistently met
• Ensure Produce Department is ready for business according to the needs of target customers, and departmental readiness is maintained throughout the day, including the availability of “always in stock” items
• Control inventory level by ordering products weekly
• Ensure seasonally and promotional merchandising is planned and executed to achieve maximum sales, profits, and customer excitement
• Maintain efficiency and growth of the Produce Department through pro-active planning
• Ensure gross profit is monitored and variances are investigated and addressed
• Support, train and develop staff so that staff provides outstanding customer service and are familiar with the correct handling and preparation of products

Skills and Qualifications:

We’re looking for professional, organized workers with a healthy sense of adventure and a strong knowledge and experience base.

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in retail produce
• Able to plan and direct business operations and solve business-related problems
• Successful experience managing inventory, profit margins, and labor budgets
• Ability to read and prepare reports and business communications
• Clear and effective communicator with strongly demonstrated merchandising skills
• Demonstrated ability to mentor others
• Highly motivated with a passion to bring our communities products and services to live better
• Understand how to schedule labor to meet the needs of the department
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated passion for retail
• Ability to inspect, correctly store, and rotate produce upon receipt, and maintain inventory control

Location: Utqiagvik, AK

Reports to: Store Manager

Housing Guidelines:

Company-provided housing is intended for employees and their immediate family members only, defined as a spouse or partner and dependent children. Most housing units have an occupancy limit of four individuals. Exceptions will be reviewed and must be approved in advance by the Director of Operations.

Pet Policy:

Due to the remote nature of our locations, limited housing options, and restricted access to veterinary care, pets are generally discouraged. Pet requests are reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis and must be approved by the Director of Operations. In communities where pets are permitted, there is a firm limit of two pets per unit—no exceptions. Service animals are permitted in accordance with applicable laws.

CANDIDATES MUST BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO RURAL REGIONS OF ALASKA. RELOCATION ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE AND PAID FOR BY THE ALASKA COMMERCIAL COMPANY.

ACC is a growing company with a long history of serving rural Alaskans. For more than 150 years, we have been providing groceries and general merchandise to the people of Alaska. As was true more than 150 years ago, our stores continue to be a vital center of local community life. In 1992, the company was purchased by The North West Company (NWC) from then-owner The Commercial Enterprise Development Corporation of Alaska. This acquisition by NWC made the combined companies the largest North American rural retailers and one of the largest employers in the State of Alaska. Learn more about ACC: www.alaskacommercial.com.

We create a collaborative and constructive culture by:

• Acting with integrity
• Fostering excellence
• Respecting others
• Working collaboratively
• Being accountable

ACC is committed to inclusion and diversity and encourages applications from all candidates, including but not limited to all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, and persons with disabilities.