Store Director

If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we'd like to hear from you.

Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave

• The Store Director is responsible for all aspects of store operations and planning, including events, weekly sales flyers, execution and evaluation to ensure maximum sales, effective cost control, and efficient utilization of labor.
• Works with all departments to ensure and maintain appropriate functioning of entire store operations.
• Prepares weekly sales/labor projections, executes to plan, and consistently achieves budgeted payroll percentage.
• Oversees department managers to ensure they are held accountable for the conditions of their department; includes monitoring their hiring practices, scheduling techniques, and their ability to keep labor costs at or below budgeted payroll; ensures staff is trained on all policies and procedures.
• Hires, develops, evaluates, and supervises Department Managers and staff.
• Accounts for the Department Managers' weekly schedules to be at or below the budgeted payroll percentage for the store.
• Manages store financials and demonstrates full comprehension of the Profit & Loss (P&L) Statement.
• Analyzes company financial statements and use them in the daily operation of business.
• Maintains store sanitation and cleanliness in accordance with local laws and best practices.
• Maintains a safe work environment for employees, vendors and customers.
• Monitors cash management for the store, including approving all store expenses before they occur.
• Initiates weekly communications with the support department directors to ensure exchange of business information such as vendor and/or product issues.
• Ensures all store expenses have received appropriate approval before entry.
• Ensures monthly inventory counts, all deadlines are achieved, and store is "inventory ready".
• Monitors and addresses customer issues, personnel situations, rewards and recognition, and policy violations.
• Coordinates all store events including executing weekly sales flyers merchandising plans, monthly inventories and all marketing promotions.
• Oversees the merchandising, loss prevention, and store appearance/conditions for their location.
• Anticipates highs and lows in the business and reacts accordingly to solve problems and/or adjust allocated labor.
• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.
• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 6 years professional experience.
• Preferred 5-7 years grocery retail experience in overall store operations and merchandising processes and procedures.
• Previous experience in a natural foods industry is a plus.

• Must maintain the highest level of customer service at all times.
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing high volume retail while working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Must have the capacity to take initiative when problems arise.
• Flexibility to adapt in a variety of situations.
• Must have advanced attention to detail with the capability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.
• Must have knowledge with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask and have excellent organizational skills is essential.
• Must be able to lead, support and contribute to team goals.
• Ability to work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Must be familiar with Health Department guidelines and…