Fresh Thyme Farmers Markets

Title:

Assistant Store Director

Date:

09/01/2026

Job ID:

R000687657

Relocation:

No

Degree:

No Degree

Salary:

Job Types:

Clerk

Employment Type:

PART TIME

Location:

Terre Haute, IN

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 ourmunities, 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 wver 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 andanic products? Are you a leader? Are you ready to join one of the fastest growingpanies 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 Assistant Store Director - Center Store is responsible for the overall day-to-day operations including: employee relations issues, events, weekly sales flyers, execution and evaluation to ensure maximum sales, effective cost control, and efficient utilization of labor. They must ensure a positive shopping experience for customers and a positive working environment for employees. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Oversees perishable 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.

Provide ongoing staff training staff and ensure all trained on policies/procedures.

Financial ownership and accountability for applicable departments.

Manages the merchandising, program execution, loss prevention, and departments appearance/conditions.

Maintains store sanitation and cleanliness in accordance with local laws and best practices.

Initiates weeklymunications with the corporate department directors to ensure exchange of business information such as vendor and/or product issues.

Maintains a safe work environment for employees, vendors and customers.

Monitors cash management for the store including approving all store expenses before they occur.

Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.

Walks department regularly to ensure ananized, 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 5 years professional experience.

Preferred 4-6 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 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 writtenmunication and documentation skills.

Excellent verbalmunication 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 excellentanizational 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 regulations as they pertain to a grocery retail environment.

Efficient planning and ability to execute for results.

Demonstrates ability to improve staff performance through motivation, training and setting clear expectations.

Must have the ability to read and understand financial statements.

Ability to adapt to the ever-changing retail environment while working in a cross-functional team.

Takes initiative when problems arise and use independent judgment to take immediate corrective actions.

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

Sit Rarely 1-2 hours

Stand Continuously 1-8 hours

Walk Continuously 2-8 hours

Drive Frequently 2-4 hours

Balance Frequently 34-66%

Bend Occasionally 1-33%

Climb (2-6 ft) Occasionally 1-33%

Crawl Occasionally 1-33%

Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%

Kneel Occasionally 1-33%

Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34-66%

Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33%

Lifting/Carrying

0-10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%

11-25 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%

26-50 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%

51-100 lbs. Never 0%

Repetitive Motion

Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34-66%

Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1-33%

Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1-33%

Lower extremities Never 0%

Environmental Conditions:

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.