If you're someone who has a genuine desire to help people live better and healthier lives, join us as we work to be a trusted resource in our communities, offering real people, real food at real affordable prices across the Midwest. If you are ready to immerse yourself in an environment, that helps shoppers naturally, intuitively, and enjoyably find real, honest, affordable goodness to meet them wherever they are on their wellness journey, we'd like to hear from you. Join us to begin YOUR journey and be a part of the Fresh Thyme Market Team!

Fresh Thyme Rewards

• Weekly pay

• Scheduling flexibility

• Paid parental leave

• Care.com/back-up care assistance

• Team member discount

• Career growth opportunities

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Provides administrative support for the Director of Vitamin & Body Care, Category Managers and Merchandising Team.

* Provide customer service to all store locations in regard to questions, issues and concerns within the department, ordering and deliveries

* Manage all aspects of promotional schedule, ads, and in-store magazine

* Provide timely recaps of all departmental conference calls

* Responsible for all purchase orders from start to finish until product arrival is complete

* Prepares and presents comprehensive evaluation of data as requested

* Monitors daily, weekly and monthly performance specific to each store and compiles analysis for total company comparisons

* Develops clear and concise communication to identify opportunities

* Demonstrates knowledge of and supports company standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions and confidentiality standards

* Book travel for the Director and Category Managers

* Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

* B.S./B.A. degree in a business or accounting and/or equivalent work experience

* Must have a minimum of 5 years professional experience

* Preferred natural foods retail experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Advanced knowledge of financial acumen specific to profit & loss statements and analysis.

* Ability to adapt to the ever-changing retail environment while working in a cross-functional team environment.

* Must have the ability to take initiative when problems arise.

* Ability to adapt and be flexible in a variety of situations.

* Must have advanced attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

* Excellent written communication and documentation skills.

* Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills for dealing cross functionally with peers and senior management.

* Must have expert knowledge with MS Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

* Understanding of specific knowledge pertaining to Vitamin, Body Care, and encompassing departments.

* Ability to multitask is essential.

* Must be able to lead, support and contribute to team goals.

* Flexible hours of availability

Job Function Analysis

Physical Demands

* Sit Rarely 1-2 hours

* Stand Continuously 1-8 hours

* Walk Continuously 2-8 hours

* Drive Frequently 2-4 hours

* Balance Frequently 34-66%

* Bend Occasionally 1-33%

* Climb (2-6 ft) Occasionally 1-33%

* Crawl Occasionally 1-33%

* Crouch/Squat Occasionally 1-33%

* Kneel Occasionally 1-33%

* Reach (forward & overhead) Frequently 34-66%

* Twist (45 degrees at waist) Occasionally 1-33%

Lifting/Carrying

* 0-10 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%

* 11-25 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%

* 26-50 lbs. Occasionally 1-33%

* 51-100 lbs. Never 0%

Repetitive Motion

Right & Left Grasping Frequently 34-66%

Fine Manipulation Occasionally 1-33%

Pushing and Pulling Occasionally 1-33%

Lower extremities Never 0%

Environmental Conditions:

Some extreme temperatures are possible. Some ventilation and exhaust fans.