Store Director

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!

Fresh Thyme Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Team member discount
• Career growth opportunities

Are you passionate about the retail grocery market and organic products? Are you a leader? Are you ready to join one of the fastest growing companies in the retail grocery market? If so, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is the place for you! Our unique business model, fast paced and growing environment, promote from within culture, and excellent benefits make Fresh Thyme the best employer in the grocery market.

Careers have been blooming at Fresh Thyme since our inception in 2012 - yours should be no different!

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. They are accountable for ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers and a positive working environment for employees. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· 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.

Education and Experience

· 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Must maintain the…