Produce Manager @ Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op has been committed to our values of sustainable business practice, growing the local foods movement and supporting our community for over 45 years. Our ideal candidate will also be committed to these goals and help us achieve them. Last year we contributed over $202,500 in donations to our local food shelves, non- profits, and discounts to low-income shoppers. We also reached 33% of sales from local Vermont products from over 400 Vermont Producers, that's nearly 8 million dollars to local producers. We are thrilled to contribute to our local economy.

Our Produce Manager will ensure the Produce Department runs smoothly and efficiently. This role requires in-depth knowledge of products, strong vendor relationships, and an understanding of produce seasonality. Someone who continues to be interested in learning more about our Ends, the products we carry, and our buying criteria will be successful in providing the highest standard of service to MNFC customers and co-workers.

Our ideal candidate will have retail experience - ideally in the natural foods industry and has demonstrated success with the following duties:

-Supervise and motivate staff, while demonstrating accountability for the performance of the department, in order to support a professional and fun work environment
-Create an exciting product mix by reviewing product movement and monitoring national sale trends
-Maintain vibrant merchandise displays for visual appeal, cleanliness and signage
-Achieve fiscal goals by using variable margin pricing and negotiating fair prices with vendors
-Maintain a well-stocked inventory through strategic ordering and regular audits
-Actively participate in hiring, training, and conducting staff performance evaluations with Manager
-Has excellent communication and customer service skills
-Is able to lift 60 lbs repeatedly and enjoys physical work in a fast-paced retail environment

Our benefits package includes group health insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, flexible spending account, 3+ weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, profit sharing bonus, 401k, life insurance, paid parental leave, co-op membership, employment assistance program, and more.

Starting salary is $60,000 - 70,000 depending on experience. $1,000 Hiring Bonus available after 90-days of employment.

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If you would love to work in a unique organization with devoted staff, learn more and apply
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letter of interest.