Wellness Manager - Carlsbad

Jimbo's is San Diego's premier natural foods grocer with stores in Del Mar/Carmel Valley, Escondido, Carlsbad and 4S Ranch. We specialize in providing the highest quality organic and natural foods available. We also focus on creating a great place to work by providing a positive, friendly supportive and caring work environment, competitive compensation, benefit and retirement programs, and by continually recognizing our employees, while motivating and encouraging them to strive for excellence. For more information or to apply with Jimbo's please visit our website at:

www.jimbos.com

• We are looking for a candidate to join our Wellness Leadership Team! The candidate must be able to provide Jimbo's customers with quality products and excellent service in a clean environment, complete special projects as defined by the Store Manager, and support the Store Manager in achieving store goals.

Essential Duties:

• Achieve financial goals set forth by the Store Manager and DOO: sales, margins, and inventory.
• Perform key human resource functions: hire and train new employees, document performance evaluations, issue disciplinary counselings, and terminations, monitor staff breaks, provide succession training, and complete supporting documentation in a timely manner.
• Effectively manage the staff of the Wellness Department through quality training, regular open communication and meetings, clearly stated expectations, and an emphasis on each employee’s growth and development.
• Write Wellness schedule to effectively handle the department’s workflow, provide outstanding customer service and remain within labor budget. Also to monitor staff breaks and minimize overtime.
• Insure the delivery of consistent, outstanding customer service in the Wellness Department that conforms to the Customer Service Standards, including proper response to customer requests, suggestions, and feedback in a timely manner.

Maintain merchandising as set forth by Regional Merchandiser that addresses displays, promotions, cleanliness, new products, resets, and contributes to overall appearance of the store.

• Execute sales/promotions in a timely manner and work with the Marketing Department to keep appropriate stock levels for all demos.
• Notify Regional Buyer and Regional Merchandiser of all price and upc changes reflected on invoices and/or price change letters from vendors.
• Manage purchasing function with respect to proper mix, order cycles, and updating order books and evaluating sku builds regularly.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards through proper rotation and by only selling fresh product. Check expiration dates randomly and always while receiving.
• Maintain an abundant stock appearance while minimizing inventory.
• Manage shrink and monitor credits through effective organization and follow through.
• Maximize time spent on sales floor (spend a minimum of 75% of scheduled hours on the sales floor).
• Promote and maintain a positive, clean and safe atmosphere for shopping and working.

Other Responsibilities:

• Manage quarterly inventories for the Wellness Department.
• Assist other team members in achieving the goals of the Wellness Department and the store.
• Hold regular Department meetings (minimum of 1/ Qtr) and attend all scheduled all-store meetings and mandatory staff trainings.
• Know store layout/product location to walk the customer to the appropriate aisle when asked.
• Adhere to and enforce all Wellness Department and Store policies as outlined by the Store Manager, Staff Member Handbook and Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.
• Assist in maintaining security of the store, including enter/exit policy and checking of employee bags and backpacks if necessary.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability in managing Wellness Department operations (margins, ordering, inventory control, merchandising, personnel management).
• Must have intermediate math skills, and be computer literate with experience in Windows, Outlook Express, Word and Excel.
• Strong skills in communication, listening, organization, time management and the ability to provide and coach legendary customer service.
• Leadership and team-building skills with the ability to coach, motivate, supervise, delegate, and constructively address performance issues.
• Willing to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel and/or transfer to other store locations.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs throughout any assigned shift unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull a loaded Wellness cart throughout any assigned shift unassisted.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb and balance on a step stool/ladder.
• Ability to stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Ability to sustain repetitive arm and hand motion.
• Ability to reach above shoulders and horizontally to stock and retrieve inventory.

Work Environment:

• Ability to work under a variety of conditions and temperatures, wet and dry, for extended periods of time.

* This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

This position description is subject to revision at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Retail management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location