Store Manager

The Fresh Market; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% team member discount

Early Earn Wage Access

401K contribution and company match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance

Personal time off plans

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is looking for a dynamic Store Manager in Greensboro, NC. In this role, you will lead an exceptional guest experience, drive sales growth, and manage operational excellence across all store functions. Ideal candidates will have 5 years of experience in retail management, strong leadership abilities, and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers various benefits including a team member discount and early wage access.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a retail store manager.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to read and follow policies, procedures, planograms, and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead an exceptional guest experience and drive sales growth.
• Educate team members and guests on products.
• Analyze sales and P&L reports to establish action plans.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition for hiring.
• Train and develop Assistant Managers and team members.

Skills

Leadership

Talent management

Operational excellence

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Production Planning Software

Applicant Tracking Software (iCIMS preferred)

Job description

The Fresh Market is searching for a dynamic Store Manager to lead an exceptional guest experience and drive sales growth. The role requires strong leadership, talent management, and operational excellence across all store functions.

Benefits

• 30% team member discount
• Early Earn Wage Access (up to 50% of earned wages on-demand per pay period)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program
• Personal time off and additional paid time off purchase plans available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more

Responsibilities

• Educate team members and guests on products and services to provide convenient meal solutions
• Work with Department Managers and Assistant Store Manager to ensure that all key operational processes and merchandising plans are consistently executed
• Drive success by analyzing sales reports, P&L reports, and other metrics to establish and execute the action plan
• Establish and maintain open effective lines of communication with all team members and upper management, ensuring transparency at all levels
• Forecast and maintain store teams by collaborating with Talent Acquisition in the sourcing, selecting, and hiring of new team members
• Train, develop and coach Assistant Managers and team members
  • Teach Assistant Managers how to manage and merchandise The Fresh Market products, drive financial metrics, and train and engage all team members
  • Coach all team members how to optimize operations, further team development, and increase retention
  • Motivate team members to educate themselves and others about product uses and characteristics utilizing The Fresh Market Academy with the goal of increasing retention and enhancing professional growth
  • Partner with the Guest Services Manager to provide team members a hospitable orientation and onboarding experience
• Manage the store, the inventories, and the teams for minimization of product loss
• Ensure that your team members are adhering to The Fresh Market standards and policies
• Engage with your local community whether it is for weekly sales or special holiday offerings
• Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols including food safety, sanitation, and risk practices per TFM policies, and per law

Availability

This position requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of at least 5 years of experience as a retail store manager in relevant traffic, volume, and unit intensity
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office; Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proven oral and written communication skills that allow for productive communication with your team, management, and guests
• Ability to read, understand, and follow policies and procedures
• Ability to read, understand and follow planograms, layouts, and schematics of the department for merchandising

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Perishable, Hospitality and/or Grocery Retail experience
• Production Planning Software experience
• Experience in Applicant Tracking Software (iCIMS preferred)

Physical and Work Conditions

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, exposure to extreme temperatures
• Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment (unless under the age of 18)
• Required to spend long periods of time on feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law)
• Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a proud, equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.