Store Manager

The Fresh Market is searching for a dynamic Store Manager to lead an exceptional guest experience and drive sales growth. The role requires strong leadership, talent management, and operational excellence across all store functions.

Benefits

• 30% team member discount
• Early Earn Wage Access (up to 50% of earned wages on-demand per pay period)
• 401K contribution and company match
• Financial Wellness Program
• Personal time off and additional paid time off purchase plans available
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
• Discounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more

Responsibilities

• Educate team members and guests on products and services to provide convenient meal solutions
• Work with Department Managers and Assistant Store Manager to ensure that all key operational processes and merchandising plans are consistently executed
• Drive success by analyzing sales reports, P&L reports, and other metrics to establish and execute the action plan
• Establish and maintain open effective lines of communication with all team members and upper management, ensuring transparency at all levels
• Forecast and maintain store teams by collaborating with Talent Acquisition in the sourcing, selecting, and hiring of new team members
• Train, develop and coach Assistant Managers and team members
  • Teach Assistant Managers how to manage and merchandise The Fresh Market products, drive financial metrics, and train and engage all team members
  • Coach all team members how to optimize operations, further team development, and increase retention
  • Motivate team members to educate themselves and others about product uses and characteristics utilizing The Fresh Market Academy with the goal of increasing retention and enhancing professional growth
  • Partner with the Guest Services Manager to provide team members a hospitable orientation and onboarding experience
• Manage the store, the inventories, and the teams for minimization of product loss
• Ensure that your team members are adhering to The Fresh Market standards and policies
• Engage with your local community whether it is for weekly sales or special holiday offerings
• Ensure department adherence to all safety requirements and protocols including food safety, sanitation, and risk practices per TFM policies, and per law

Availability

This position requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of at least 5 years of experience as a retail store manager in relevant traffic, volume, and unit intensity
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office; Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proven oral and written communication skills that allow for productive communication with your team, management, and guests
• Ability to read, understand, and follow policies and procedures
• Ability to read, understand and follow planograms, layouts, and schematics of the department for merchandising

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Perishable, Hospitality and/or Grocery Retail experience
• Production Planning Software experience
• Experience in Applicant Tracking Software (iCIMS preferred)

Physical and Work Conditions

• Repetitive hand/arm movements, grasping, bending, reaching, ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds by oneself, exposure to extreme temperatures
• Ability to use tools and equipment: knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, pallet jacks, and other equipment (unless under the age of 18)
• Required to spend long periods of time on feet and stand or walk without a break (for up to 4 hours or as required by law)
• Required to wear an approved hat, hair net, and/or beard guard, and personal protective equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are a proud, equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.