GROCERY MANAGER Position Available In Windsor, Vermont

Grocery Manager
Upper Valley Food Coop
Date Posted June 16, 2025
Location White River Junction, VT
Category Business
Job type Full-Time

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Upper Valley Food Coop is a community supported natural foods market, which promotes the local economy, is committed to sustainability, and enriches lives through education. Our Ends Policy Our co-op will be central to a resilient and connected Upper Valley community. Because of all that we do, people in the Upper Valley will have: Access to healthful, affordable food A supportive market for local farmers and producers Education and resources for sustainable, healthful practices A place for community connection

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for the next grocery manager to lead the Upper Valley Food Coop. A community supported natural foods market, which promotes the local economy, is committed to sustainability, and enriches lives through education. While grocery management and buying experience would be preferred, we are willing to train the right candidate to eventually assume full responsibility for the duties listed below.

Responsibilities:

 Ultimately responsible for all Grocery department operations and outcomes
 Creates and conducts training for department staff to ensure effective job performance and excellent customer service
 Ensures that regular Grocery ordering deadlines are met
 Collaborates with Store Manager to plan seasonal and rotating merchandising plans
 Responsible for coordinating and delegating Grocery buying responsibilities
 Sets Grocery dept product mix and schedules display changeovers
 Ensures Grocery inventory data is complete and accurate including vendor info and product costs
 Performs floor duties including receiving, restocking, and ordering
 Creates Grocery dept training materials and conduct regular employee training as needed
 Responsible for a well-organized and clean grocery backstock area
 Responsible for overall fiscal performance of department, setting prices to meet margin goals, ensuring up to date pricing and labeling
 Responsible for management and hiring of the Grocery Department Staff, in partnership with the Store Manager  Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive Requirements  Minimum 3 years retail buying and/or managing
 Previous management experience in a grocery setting preferred
 Experience receiving, processing, and merchandising grocery in a retail setting  Passion for the principles of sustainable food and farming
 Working knowledge of local food makers and desire to support them
 A positive attitude and an enthusiastic desire to provide store-wide customer service
 A team player with a willingness to jump in and help with all store tasks  Experience with Excel, Catapult, and proficient mathematical skills for assessing financial performance, monitoring profitability and managing inventory
 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 Detail orientation and ability to communicate easily and often with team and managers
 Flexibility in scheduling, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
 A positive attitude and an enthusiastic desire to provide store wide customer service

COMPENSATION

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $22.00 – $26.00
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