Job Description
The General Manager of Profeta Farms Market will be responsible for the planning, launch, and management of the new 25,000 square foot organic, full service farm market and prepared foods marketplace that features a full line of Profeta Farms raised products.
Candidates must be well-rounded, energetic team players who have a proven track record of taking full responsibility for a retail/grocery operation, be creative problem solvers and take initiative. We are looking for someone who is a natural leader, is hard-working, has a genuine positive attitude, and is committed to and comfortable with taking full “bottom-line” responsibility for their operation. Professionalism, integrity, commitment to organic agriculture and honesty are essential.
Responsibilities
- Planning Store Opening
- Play an active role in the process of planning all facets of the store opening.
- Manage the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of all department managers and assistant managers in collaboration with Profeta leadership.
- Finalize operational and capital budgets and set achievable sales goals
store-wide and for each department in collaboration with Profeta
leadership.
- Store Management
- Ensure the establishment and maintenance of a product mix that meets customer needs and aligns with Profeta Farms core values.
- Maintain awareness of new products, and regularly incorporate new products into overall product mix.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws regarding licenses, permits, health regulations, employment, etc.
- Manage the buying/ordering process to meet Profeta Farms quality standards,
maintain competitive pricing and achieve targeted sales. - Establish and maintain positive and productive vendor relationships with both Profeta Farms and outside vendors.
- Collaborate with Profeta Farms to forecast product demand levels to allow the farm
to meet as much of market’s supply needs as possible. - Prioritize purchasing from Profeta Farms to ensure that at least 51% of products sold from the market are from our farm.
- Financial Management
- Project annual sales and expenses, and prepare annual operating budget.
- Achieve budgeted expense levels. Achieve department profit, and store profit contribution targets.
- Hold all department managers accountable to all budgets and sales targets through
transparency and engagement using open book management practices. - Monitor deviations from budget and take corrective action to meet established goals.
- Plan and execute a margin strategy designed to be competitive and value-driven.
- Manage inventory and pricing to achieve targeted gross profit margin.
- Work with the financial team to monitor store performance and profitability.
- Support the achievement of all financial goals for Profeta Farms.
- Team Management
- Consistently communicate and support Profeta Farms’ purpose and mission.
- Provide leadership and vision to actively build a strong market culture that supports Profeta’s core values.
- Provide mentorship to management team.
- Interview, select, train, develop, and counsel all team members in a manner that
builds and sustains a high performing team and minimizes turnover. - Ensure a consistent and professional process relating to all hiring, training,
discipline, promotion, and compensation for all market employees. - Provide timely, thorough and thoughtful performance evaluations.
- Establish and maintain a positive work environment, which sustains an exceptionally high level of team member morale.
- Ensure timely evaluations for all staff, based on written job descriptions and performance standards.
- Ensure employee handbook is kept current and up-to-date.
- Ensure a safe, healthy, and positive workplace for all market employees.
- Marketing and Community Relations
- Work with department managers to develop and maintain creative product merchandising.
- Work with department managers to establish creative and competitive weekly and
monthly “specials” which support established merchandising and marketing
themes. - Work with Marketing Manager to ensure the market is well-marketed and that all messaging is consistent with the Profeta brand.
- Ensure highest standard for all product quality, customer service, and in-store experiences.
- Sustain exceptional level of knowledge/awareness of relevant competitors and industry trends.
- Work with the Assistant GM to ensure that all external sales (wholesale) targets are achieved.
- Participate in regional and national co-op and industry events.
- Communication and Reporting
- Establish and maintain collaborative and productive working relationship with all
department managers, assistant managers, and team members. - Model and cultivate effective interdepartmental communication.
- Provide accurate, complete information in daily, weekly, monthly, annual and “ad hoc” management reports.
- Thorough and complete documentation in support of Team Member discipline and counseling activities.
Qualifications
- Aligned with the purpose, mission, and values of Profeta Farms
- A proven track record of taking full responsibility for a retail grocery operation
- Ability to build, develop, and lead a team
- Demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems and take ownership and initiative
- Experience setting, analyzing and reporting on financial performance targets
- Thorough knowledge of products, buying, pricing, merchandising, and inventory management
- Passion and appreciation for superior customer service
- Experience with operating, capital budgeting, and management
- Capability to give and receive feedback, build relationships with stakeholders, and resolve conflicts
- Patient and enjoys working with and mentoring people
- Ability to work rotating shifts Monday through Sunday including some holidays as needed
- Ability to perform physical requirements of position
Skills & Experience
- 10+ years relevant experience as a general manager or team leader in a grocery or retail store
- 2+ years of food service experience a plus
- Involvement with the startup of a retail business
- Experience making bottom-line decisions in a retail business
- Customer Service Focus
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sit and review information on a computer screen or on paper for long periods of time
- Reach with hands and arms
- Walk, climb, balance, and stoop
- Lift or move up to 25 pounds, unassisted
Application Details
Please apply here: http://profetafarms.com/careers/
Compensation
Based on experience. Base competitive salary financial performance of market and successful utilization of Profeta Farms products. Benefits include PTO, medical insurance, life insurance, and a stipend of food from the farm.