Store Leader in Training: Elevate Ops & Service

City Market; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City Market is seeking an experienced Store Leadership professional to join our Fruita, CO location. This role supports the store manager in all departments, delivers a best-in-class customer experience, and drives sales, budgeting, and operational initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading teams, planning merchandising/operating actions, communicating findings from associate surveys, and building proactive relationships with department heads to ensure plan execution and company standards.

Qualifications

• Requires leadership experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Proven ability to coach and develop associates and future leaders.
• Ability to set budgets, monitor performance metrics and drive results.
• Strong communication skills for cross-department collaboration and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Assist store manager in delivering a superior customer experience and drive customer service excellence.
• Lead planning and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives.
• Communicate actions from associate surveys and drive improvements.
• Identify opportunities with department heads and create action plans.
• Model exceptional customer service and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Coaching & development

Budgeting & financial acumen

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Education

High school diploma/GED

Experience as department manager or service manager

Tools

Point-of-Sale systems

MS Excel / data analysis

Labor scheduling software

Job description

City Market is seeking an experienced Store Leadership professional to join our Fruita, CO location. This role supports the store manager in all departments, delivers a best-in-class customer experience, and drives sales, budgeting, and operational initiatives.

Responsibilities include leading teams, planning merchandising/operating actions, communicating findings from associate surveys, and building proactive relationships with department heads to ensure plan execution and company standards.