Bulk Department Lead

Bulk Department Lead
Purpose
The Bulk Lead oversees all aspects of the Bulk Department including customer service, purchasing, vendor activity, receiving, stocking, merchandising, department conditions, and profitability.
Job Responsibilities:

Receiving, Stocking and Inventory

• Purchase product.
• Maintain vendor relationships, manage new product vendors, and negotiate for favorable prices, terms and quality.
• Provide customer assistance with product information, special orders, and questions

Merchandising

• Maintain displays
• Plan attractive promotional displays and regular product demos.
• Review product movement reports and make informed product decisions.
• Ensure accurate entry of products in POS and maintain accurate department signs.
• Participate in staff meetings to plan promotions and merchandising.

Department Maintenance

• Maintain department areas and equipment in clean, orderly condition.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the natural foods or natural health retail stores
• Current knowledge of bulk food products
• Excellent communication skills.
• Customer service experience including ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, effective manner.
• Flexible schedule as required to meet store operation needs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment and share a small office space.
• Ability to consistently and safely lift & carry up to 30 lbs. Must be able to push and pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• What experience do you have using bulk food products?

Experience:

• Retail sales: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Medford, OR 97501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18