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Grocery Manager

Cincinnati, Ohio, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 4 days ago

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Role summary

Jungle Jim's is seeking a Grocery Manager to lead their department with flexibility and decision-making authority in a dynamic, non-corporate retail environment. This role involves overseeing all aspects of product management from buying to rotation, ensuring quality, and maintaining vendor relationships. The manager will drive sales and profits through strategic buying, merchandising, inventory control, and excellent customer service. The position requires physical stamina, the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and offers opportunities for career advancement within the company. Prior retail and management experience are preferred, along with basic computer and data entry skills.

Grocery Manager

At Jungle Jim’s, we’re always looking for talented and experienced professionals to help us grow our business. We believe that our success depends on the hardworking, dedicated, and creative people that make up our company, so if you’d like to bring your knowledge and ideas to a place where you can develop your passions, join our team!

As a Grocery Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to direct your department with plenty of flexibility in a non-corporate environment. At Jungle Jim’s, you’ll be working in one of the most dynamic grocery stores in the country and affect what happens in our store every day. Our Managers are given a lot of responsibilities, but they’re also given the ability to make decisions and try new things. There are always opportunities for advancement at Jungle Jim’s, and many of our Department Managers have moved up into key positions in the company. We want to see you grow and develop your career with us.

Job Duties

  • Oversee training of all employees in your department.
  • Identify coaching opportunities to help employees grow personally and professionally.
  • Arrange and oversee the buying, transportation, receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of products. 
  • Check products for quality and condition.
  • Meet with, and maintain relationships with, vendors and sales representatives. 
  • Drive sales and profits through smart buying, merchandising, inventory management, customer service, and salesmanship.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Work environment includes continuous interaction with customers and co-workers in a fast-paced environment.
  • Typical elements of this job are physical in nature.
  • Engage in standing/walking 6-8 hours at a time.
  • Ability to maneuver weight up to 50 pounds.
  • Schedule may entail nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be 21 or older.

Preferred Skills

  • Retail experience preferred.
  • Basic computer, math, and data entry skills.
  • Basic filing and record-keeping skills.
  • Prior management experience.
  • Proficiency with Google Drive and Microsoft Office programs is a plus!
  • Two or three professional references are preferred.
  • Must pass a required criminal background check.
  • Ability to travel between both stores and shows.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay.
  • Employee Discount: 10% at 60 days, 20% at two years.
  • Paid vacation time starting at six months.
  • Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance at 60 days. 
  • 401(k)
  • Many opportunities for advancement!
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