Retail Market Manager - Eataly Houston (New Store Opening!)

Eataly; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K with match

Bonus program

Free family meals

Employee discounts

Product classes

Referral bonus

Job summary

Eataly seeks a Market Manager to lead the Grocery and Housewares departments in Houston. You will report to the Store Retail Manager and supervise the department teams to maximize profitability while upholding brand standards.

You will organize promotions, manage inventory, coordinate store layout, and drive sales through data-driven strategies, ensuring exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced marketplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of retail management in high-volume environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities with data-driven mindset.
• Experience purchasing and managing inventory.
• Knowledge of Italian products and brands.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Grocery and Housewares departments for profitability and guest experience.
• Hire, schedule, train, motivate, and evaluate department staff.
• Create monthly promotion grids and supervise store layout and promos.
• Maintain orderly shelves and handle non-saleable merchandise.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate orders and deliveries.
• Prepare monthly reports and coordinate with Marketing and Facilities.
• Analyze financial data to identify efficiency gains and sales growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Microsoft Office

Italian brands knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

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:

• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

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 rich variety of unique, high-quality Italian and local products. The Market Manager oversees the Grocery and Housewares departments. Reports to the Store Retail Manager; manages the Grocery and Housewares team members.

• Organizes and directs the store’s Grocery and Housewares departments to maximize profitability while upholding the company’s mission, values, policies, quality and guest experience standards
• Manages the Grocery and Housewares teams: hires, schedules, trains, motivates, submits payroll, evaluates
• Creates the monthly promotion grid and designs the layout and promotional spots in the store with saleable merchandise according to Eataly’s policies
• Maintains an orderly store aesthetic: ensures that only saleable merchandise is placed on the grocery shelves and promptly handles deleted, expired or otherwise non-saleable merchandise
• Monitors stock levels and orders or requisitions supplies and merchandise as needed
• Processes delivery orders, unloads stock trucks from distribution centers, and generates monthly reports
• Communicates and coordinates with the Marketing and Facilities departments on updates or issues with the overall layout of product and fixtures in the store
• Analyzes financial data and develops strategies to increase efficiencies and drive sales
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 3+ years of retail management experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Solid analytical skills
• Experience purchasing and managing inventory
• Knowledge of Italian products and brands
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job Requirements

• Availability to work 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 hand truck or cash register as needed

Annual Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

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!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.