Purpose:

To oversee the selection, pricing, promotion, and stocking of produce to meet department objectives for sales, margin, turns, labor and customer service. To ensure a clean, growing, and well maintained produce department with exceptional quality.

Responsibilities:

I. CUSTOMER SERVICE A.

Greet customers, smiling and making eye contact. Assist customers with questions, in prompt, friendly, courteous manner, referring them to others when necessary. B. Assist other departments as appropriate to ensure the highest possible store operations and customer service. C. Handle unplanned situations calmly, smoothly and in alignment with pre-established policies. D. Model exceptional customer service skills and communicate expectations to staff. E. Provide staff with the tools required to ensure the highest level of service possible to our shoppers. F. Provide product information and educational materials to customers and staff.

II. PURCHASING A.

Review invoices for accuracy, price changes, and product additions. B. Get credits from suppliers when applicable. C. Coordinate periodic price surveys of identified competitors. D. Price product to achieve margin and sales goals while maintaining a competitive image. E. Ensure current prices are in POS and flipcharts are kept up to date.

III. PLANNING A.

Set sales, margin and inventory turn goals for departments. B. Develop and implement approved short and long range department goals.

IV. MERCHANDISING A.

Plan and build produce displays. Ensure seasonal changes and feeling of abundance. B. Work with Marketing Manager to ensure quality demo program. C. Ensure appropriate signage at all times.

V. DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE A.

Maintain and enforce safe working conditions. B. Ensure that department is clean, orderly and meets health department standards. C. Maintain department equipment in working order. Advise Store Manager of equipment problems or needs. D. Maintain current department forms (for training, ordering, scheduling, etc.) as needed. E. Plan and maintain attractive displays and proper signage. F. Conduct periodic thorough cleaning of displays and equipment. G. Coordinate quarterly inventory.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person