Honest Weight Food Co-op · 1 week ago
(FT) Wellness, Assistant Manager - Internal Candidates
Albany, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Mid Level
$25/hr - $25/hrHonest Weight Food Co-op is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Wellness Department. This role involves assisting the Department Manager in overseeing purchasing, merchandising, and staff leadership, while also working towards achieving sales and inventory goals.
Consumer GoodsFood and BeverageRetail
Responsibilities
Articulate a vision for the department and impart this to all staff
Participate in weekly check-ins with the Department Manager and attend department head meetings
Work with the Department Manager to monitor departmental financial indicators and use this data to improve department performance
Work with the Department Manager and wellness team to achieve or exceed department sales goals, monitor trends and take corrective action as necessary
Model the highest level of customer service towards all customers
Negotiate with suppliers, brokers, and sales representatives for best prices, terms, quality and delivery
Work with the Department Manager to employ category management to continually refine the product mix and space allocation
Ensure that signage conforms to branding standards
Promote an ethic of shared responsibility among staff for maintaining the day-to-day cleanliness of retail and backstock space
Aid the Department Manager in day to day supervision of staff and member owners; assign tasks as necessary
Work in conjunction with the Department Manager on all new hires within the wellness department
Work with the Department Manager to provide effective and consistent basic training to all new staff within 30 days of hire
Ensure on the job training for hired staff and member workers
Actively bring performance and personnel issues within the department to the Department Manager's attention in a timely manner
Work with Department Manager to write and present performance evaluations to all department staff in a timely fashion
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years of age
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Met or exceeded expectations on most recent performance evaluation
Excellent communications skills
Strong organizational skills
Proficient use in basic functions of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing
Occasional exposure to cool temperatures (coolers) and below zero temperatures (freezer)
Frequent lifting of up to 60lbs
Pushing and pulling with use of hand truck or power pallet jack (certification required) of up to 2400lbs
Company
Honest Weight Food Co-op
Honest Weight Food Co-op is a consumer cooperative that provides natural foods and products.
Founded in 1976
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erin Martin
Chief Financial Officer
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