Retail Manager

Eataly North America; Millburn (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K

Bonus program

Meal discounts

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Eataly North America is seeking a Retail Manager in Millburn, NJ to oversee our bustling marketplace and drive profitability, product selection, and guest satisfaction on the shop floor.

You will lead a cross-functional team, manage SAFO, Wine, Retail and Guest Relations, and partner with store leadership to optimize pricing, merchandising and promotions while ensuring staffing, training, and performance management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years in retail or grocery management in high-volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Exceptional leadership, motivational and team-building abilities.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, analytical and business management skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and organizes the store’s retail operations to maximize profitability.
• Develops departmental goals and leads a team of Leads.
• Collaborates with managers to boost interdepartmental collaboration.
• Analyzes financial data and develops strategies around pricing, merchandising and promotions.
• Manages merchandise and creates product lists, identifying roll-outs and phase-outs of products.
• Prepares weekly updates on the retail department for senior leadership.
• Assists with employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations.
• Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Team building

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

Eataly’s bustling marketplaces feature a comprehensive retail offering including: imported and local grocery products; bread, pasta and mozzarella produced daily on premises; an extensive selection of fresh meat, fish and cheese; wine; and housewares.

The Retail Manager oversees the complex retail operations of an Eataly store. The Retail Manager is an operational leader who not only sets strategy and analyzes financials but also leads through example and stays close to the products and team through consistent presence on the floor.

Reports to the Director of Store Operations. Manages the SAFO, Wine, Retail and Guest Relations Department.

• Directs and organizes the store’s retail operations to maximize profitability
• Develops departmental goals and leads a team of Leads
• Works closely with each manager to understand operational needs and boost interdepartmental collaboration
• Analyzes financial data and develops strategies around pricing, merchandising and promotions
• Manages merchandise and creates product lists, identifying roll-outs and phase-outs of products
• Prepares weekly updates on the retail department for senior leadership
• Assists with employee hiring, assignment, training, payroll, scheduling, evaluations and terminations
• Documents, investigates and resolves employee and guest incidents
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Salary Expectations: $75,000-$95,000 per year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5+ years of retail or grocery management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Exceptional leadership, motivational and team-building skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving, organizational, analytical and business management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with Italian products and wine

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule sometimes including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well‑paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Ability to operate equipment such as a slicer, pasta machine or cash register as needed
• Availability to travel up to 10% of the time

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!