Assistant Manager of Produce - Plum Market West Bloomfield

Job Description

Job Description

Plum Market is an emerging leader in the Grocery, Food & Beverage Retail industry. We are committed to providing the very best selections of All Natural, Organic, Local, and Specialty Grocery items.

Our Team Members are passionate about delivering the highest quality food, beverage, and grocery essentials to our Customers, helping them achieve a better lifestyle. We believe our Team Members and Customers are our top priority by delivering the best possible Customer retail experience.

Our Plum Market Grocery Stores are reflective of the communities we serve. From Team Members to Customers, local vendors and product selection, we are proud of the inclusive culture in which we thrive, and promote at Plum Market. If you share our enthusiasm, please apply to see how you may fit in.

Benefits of working at Plum Market :

Full time position available.

We can offer a variety of retail shifts to help with work / life balance.

You can learn about great food and grow your passion at the same time.

We provide exceptional training to help you grow your knowledge.

Paid time and a half for working any of these five federally recognized holidays : New Year’s Day, Labor Day, Fourth of July, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving.

Promotional opportunities. We are a growing company and you can grow with us!

Variety of medical, dental, and vision benefits to cover you and / or your family.

401k with company match after a 6 month waiting period.

20% off Team Member Discount.

50% off Team Member Lunch Discount.

Plum Market offers a desirable and rewarding place to work.

Employment is contingent on a successful background check.

Description

The Assistant Manager of Produce is responsible for the exceptional execution of Customer Service by the entire department. They report directly to the Team Leader of Produce and in their absence, they are to lead the team. They are responsible for managing department inventory, margin, labor budgets, pricing integrity, and merchandising standards. They will ensure all Produce Team Members receive proper training and supervision. Along with the Team Leader, the Assistant Manager will ensure the highest level of execution in regards to ordering, receiving, unloading, storage, rotation, merchandising and building of displays.

Who you are

Ability to model and provide exceptional Customer Service.

Must have a love of natural, organic and local Produce.

Ability to lead by example and set clear expectations.

Must have Produce product knowledge.

Able to oversee and train all proper rotation techniques.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and E-mail.

Ability to work a variety of retail shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.

Stand and walk for up to 4 hours without a break.

Ability to bend and stoop to grasp objects, climb ladders, lift loads, up to 50 lbs. unassisted, push and pull carts weighing up to 100 lbs. unassisted

What you will bring

Daily quality walks and quality of the overall department.

Ensure that each item on the floor has a sign and is in the system correctly.

Communication to each Team Member (product, seasonal changes, floor direction).

Model and provide exceptional Customer Service.

Effectively resolve Customer issues.

Along with the Team Leader, will train, mentor and coach Team Members to succeed.

Must achieve maintain budgeted comps and margins for the department.

In the absence of the Team Leader or as assigned, will inventory and order for the department and keep up to date purchase journals.

Must meet all deadlines in terms of invoices, purchase journals, scheduling etc.

Ensure all compliance logs are completed as necessary.

Give feedback to the Team Leader in terms of performance reviews.

Effectively communicate with Customers, Team Members and Store Leadership.

Ensure Team Member compliance of all relevant Plum Market policies and standards.