Retail Store Manager

Retail Store ManagerAs a Wild Fork Retail Store Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing our team of brand ambassadors. Providing guidance, training, and leadership skills to inspire the team to perform at their optimum. You will lead by example and embody the company's core values to establish a dynamic and caring work environment. Additionally, ensuring that we maintain proper inventory control to maximize product freshness and availability, monitoring day-to-day store operations, and becoming the community's personal chef and friendly butcher.If you are someone looking for a career growth opportunity and you LOVE TO COOK & LOVE TO EAT, we would love to connect with youOur Values: Determination, Simplicity, Availability, Humility, Sincerity, Discipline, OwnershipEssential Tasks and Responsibilities:Hire, retain, develop and mentor a high-performing team of employeesCreate an inspiring team environment with open communication, high energy and respectful cultureLead by example and embody the company's core valuesProvide training to improve the knowledge base and utilize cross-training to maintain productivity when employees are absentEstablish and achieve the highest standard of store executionOffer sufficient resources and autonomy to build trust and ownershipFocus on delivering TOP of the line customer experience by sharing your passion for food and becoming a product expertMaintain and replenish inventory, staying in communication with the distribution center and commercial team regarding store specific needsDevelop a plan strategically designed to bring in more customers and increase their basket sizeConduct regular audits to ensure the store is presentable and can function properlyMake sure all employees adhere to company's policies and guidelinesProvides leadership and guidance with Human Resources functionsMaximize productivity through effective schedulingManage controllable costs to keep the store profitableExecute other related duties as assignedPhysical Demands and Work Environment:Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of forceOccasional exposure to extreme temperatures - walk-in freezersStand/walk for up to 8-10 hoursFrequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and productsBenefits & Perks:Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance401k Retirement PlanCulinary TrainingHigher Education ProgramsVacation Time, Paid Holiday & Birthday PTOMonthly Bonus PotentialWF Unlimited- Free ShippingChew On This- One give away product a monthWild Chef - Allowance per month to shop in our storeQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred5+ years of retail experience, with at least three years in a management capacityProven success in coaching and training employeesStrong understanding of sales drivers and customer serviceExcellent communication skillsExperience with recruiting and performance evaluation processesAbility to delegate tasks to other team membersBe determined and deliver superior results with a sense of urgency, time management, and prioritizationSystems capabilities preferred: SAP, Order Management Systems, Microsoft OfficeTreat it like you own it - Take ownership and responsibility to be successfulActs with respect and values other opinionsStrong cognitive skills, including problem analyzingDemonstrated ability to meet and work within a budgetAbility to meet seasonal peaks, workloads, and deadlinesThe availability to work a flex schedule, working various hours and shifts, including early mornings, evenings and, weekends/holidays.EOE, including disability/vets