Grocery Department Leader

The Turnip Truck; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Turnip Truck in Nashville is seeking a department leader to oversee grocery, frozen, dairy, and general merchandise categories. You will drive strategic planning for labor, expenses, and capital spending while managing staff, inventory, and customer service to ensure a positive shopping experience.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proven leadership, and a commitment to high cleanliness and safety standards, with a focus on growth and community wellbeing within a local, sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Previous experience in produce management or related retail management roles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial reports and sales data.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive strategic planning for labor, operating expenses and capital spending.
• Train, supervise, and develop department staff while ensuring superb customer service.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment and supplier relations.
• Oversee merchandising, product placement, safety standards, and department operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Staff Management

Inventory Control

Budget Analysis

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Inventory systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: The Turnip Truck Charlotte Ave (West Nashville) - Nashville, TN 37209Salary Range: $52,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year

The Turnip Truck is a local natural grocery store dedicated to offering fresh, local, and wholesome foods to our community since 2001. Our mission is to cultivate a nourishing environment where our collective community discovers healthy, distinctive, and local products, receives a warm welcome, and finds the resources to be their best selves. We uphold values of integrity, respect, excellence, and passion.

Rooted in a passion for wellness and sustainability, The Turnip Truck existsto nourish our communities by offering the highest quality local, natural and organic food available while supporting farmers, artisans and other small businesses from around the region.

OBJECTIVE:

This position will be responsible for ensuring an organized and smoothly run grocery department. Primary categories included in the department are grocery, frozen, dairy, refrigerated, bulk and general merchandise. This position requires a strategic and hands on leader who can drive initiatives related to strategic planning for labor, operating expenses and capital spending as well managing staff, overseeing inventory, and elevating customer service to guarantee a positive shopping experience. Responsible for fostering an engaged, motivated and diverse team member base aligned with the company’s missions and values.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership and Strategic Planning:

• Sound financial management skills to analyze financial data and make informed decisions.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and increase profitability.
• Monitor and analyze sales and customer data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Staff Management:

• Train, and supervise department staff, ensuring that they provide excellent customer service and follow company policies and procedures.
• Implement operational policies and procedures to maintain a safe and clean environment for staff and customers.
• Schedule and assign tasks to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operation.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to enhance employee development as well conduct 1:1 meeting with each team member once a month.

Inventory Control:

• Monitor inventory levels and oversee replenishment processes using reports and data.
• Implement effective inventory management strategies to minimize waste and shrinkage.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products and maintain optimal stock levels.

Departmental Operations:

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, sanitation standards, and company policies.
• Oversee merchandising and product placement to maximize sales and optimize shelf space.

QualificationsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Retail Management, or a related field (preferred).

• Previous experience in produce management or related retail management roles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial reports and sales data.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and maintaining high cleanliness standards.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE:

The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, expertise and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the work environment change.