Retail Program Manager

REMOTE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES Prepared Foods Grocery Consulting

Are you passionate about prepared foods and ready to lead high‑impact projects that make a difference in community‑owned grocery co‑ops across the country? We’re looking for a Retail Program Manager to help us elevate prepared food departments through strategic initiatives, hands‑on support, and powerful collaboration.

Come join National Co+op Grocers’ (NCG) collective movement towards a just, resilient and regenerative food system that is accessible for all! We are a business services cooperative that helps community‑owned grocery stores thrive—strengthening local economies, promoting sustainable food systems, and empowering consumers. We are revolutionizing the grocery industry to make it work better for people and the planet!

This position will partner closely with our Strategic Development and Business Expansion teams to deliver retail programming that improves performance and elevates the Prepared Foods departments across our member co‑ops. This is an ideal position for prepared food grocery experts interested in having a direct impact on the success of food co‑ops, their suppliers, and their communities.

• Work closely and collaboratively with the Retail Programming Senior Manager to implement solutions and initiatives as identified in each project business plan.
• Provide onsite department‑level written assessments identifying opportunities to improve sales, margin, labor, and overall department performance.
• Support the strategic business objectives established for NCG member co‑ops.
• Contribute to the successful department‑level planning, set‑up and opening of NCG Business Expansion projects, and other projects as directed.
• Provide co‑ops with the resources, services, tools, and information needed to successfully utilize NCG programming.
• Provide and deliver content related to prepared food operations at NCG conferences and events as needed.

• Minimum of five years of experience providing multi‑unit, deli and bakery department management and strategy.
• Experience and familiarity with the operation and management of prepared foods departments, program development, category management, equipment specifications and set‑up, and design for a variety of store sizes and concepts.
• Hold an ANSI certified food protection manager certification or must be able to pass an ANSI accredited certified food protection manager exam upon hire.
• Up to 75% of business travel is required, including overnights and weekends.

NCG offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, as an example:

The salary for this position is $.

• 4 weeks Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with company contributions
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Company‑paid identity theft protection
• Matching 401(k) plan

• Home Office (Contiguous U.S.): Eligible if within 100 miles of a major airport and has sufficient internet bandwidth and mobile phone service.
• St. Paul, MN Office: Workstations available at 2610 University Ave W, with free parking and access to the Green Line Light Rail (Westgate Station).

NCG is committed to providing equal access to all interested candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact  ext. 2817 or email careersp for assistance.

Our goal is to attract and retain qualified talent and encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.

No recruiters or agencies please.