What are the responsibilities and job description for the Produce Category Manager- Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods Market position at Rainbow Blossom?
Produce Category Manager
Job Description
Rainbow Blossom was started in 1977 by Rob and Pumpkin Auerbach and is managed today by their daughter
Summer Auerbach. We are so proud to have been a thriving part our Louisville community for so many years!
Our mission is to be a resource for improving the quality of life for ourselves, our community, and our company.
Our company supports health & wellness in our community and our employees should reflect our mission. We
support individuality and hire team members from all walks of life. At Rainbow Blossom, you will find a professional
environment that is supportive of your career goals as well as your personal goals.
Position Overview :
The Produce Category Manager is responsible for strategically managing all produce departments across all Rainbow
Blossom locations. This role includes overseeing product selection, merchandising, category performance, and
departmental support to increase sales, reduce loss, and achieve or exceed financial targets. The Produce Category
Manager serves as a direct liaison between the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Department Managers, supporting
their training and development while leading the implementation of company programs and initiatives. This is a fulltime position, approximately 40 hours each week. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Requirements for Consideration of Employment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel
- Minimum 1 year of Retail Produce experience required
- Must have a Food Service Manager Certification completed within 90 days of hire.
Essential Skills and Experience :
customer service management. Associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
and explain financial reports. High degree of organization, able to manage multiple projects with competing
priorities.
POS and Windows-based Back of House software systems.
Department of Agricultural needs, and OSHA.
and as needed.
Position Duties include, but are not limited to :
Leadership
Management
produce carrying stores
Buying & Ordering
Blossom
perhaps pursue other small businesses)
coordination
Finance, Budgeting & Inventory
carrying stores
department
Merchandising, Advertising & Organization
and new item information through an online inventory database that's shared among the other stores
Produce in Louisville" (booths at events, tastings, coupons, Edible Louisville, social networking, relationship
building) Utilize the CFO and Marketing team as a marketing and signage resource
Maintenance
clean, in conjunction with the store managers
to the existing cleaning schedule and policy)
Floor Functions
departments
their produce sets
clean & ensure customer satisfaction in all departments of the store
Physical Requirements
This position will be required to lift up to 20 pounds often and 50 pounds rarely. This position will often be indoors in
a climate-controlled environment, with occasional outdoor exposure, which could consist of hot and cold
temperatures as well as potential exposure to wind and precipitation. This position will be expected to work
occasionally in a cooler and freezer. This position will be expected to stand, walk, and sit often, to squat or kneel
occasionally, and to climb rarely. This position will require traveling to other stores and is primarily an in-person
position. Remote hours are available upon request and require approval through management.
Benefits
Rainbow Blossom provides a suite of benefits for this position, including PTO, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance,
Life Insurance, and a 401K retirement plan.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE :
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and
conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may
be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require
employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or the
work environment change
