Store Co Director

The Fresh Market Inc

$76K — $90K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, or hospitality
  • Proven ability to oversee multiple departments or operations
  • Strong financial acumen and goal achievement in sales and operational metrics
  • Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
  • Familiarity with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Food Safety Certification or capability to obtain it after hiring
  • Must be at least 21 years old

Responsibilities

  • Model and promote company values in all interactions
  • Engage with guests and support team members on the sales floor
  • Recruit, hire, and develop a strong team of future leaders
  • Oversee sales departments to ensure alignment with guest preferences
  • Manage financial areas such as sales, margin, and inventory control
  • Collaborate with department managers on scheduling and planning needs
  • Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards
  • Act as a brand ambassador in the community and store
  • Build relationships with guests, resolving concerns effectively
  • Engage with local organizations to enhance community presence

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays
  • Career development opportunities
  • Strong community involvement initiatives
  • A culture that promotes passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork
  • Training programs for staff growth and development
Full Job Description


About the Position:

Do you have a passion for food? Are you committed to delivering an excellent experience for guests? As a Co-Store Director, you are a strategic partner to the Store Director and a key leader in the overall performance of the store. You help guide the full store team, support daily operations, and ensure a consistent, high-quality guest and team member experience.

The pay range for this position is $76,596 - $90,000 per year.

What You'll Do:

  • Model and promote our values of passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork in every interaction.
  • Serve as a visible, accessible leader on the sales floor, supporting team members and engaging with guests.
  • Recruit, hire, and develop team members, building a strong pipeline of future leaders.
  • Oversee sales departments (Produce & Floral, Meat & Seafood, Bakery, Deli & CMS, and Center Store) to ensure merchandising, signage, and assortment reflect local guest needs and our brand standards.
  • Manage key financial areas, including sales, gross margin, labor planning, inventory control, and shrink reduction.
  • Partner with department managers to ensure effective ordering, scheduling, and workload planning.
  • Maintain full compliance with food safety, sanitation, risk management, and all regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as a brand ambassador, representing The Fresh Market with hospitality and professionalism in the store and local community.
  • Build strong relationships with guests, responding to questions, resolving concerns, and modeling guest recovery.
  • Engage with local organizations, vendors, and partners to strengthen the store's presence in the community.


Availability:

This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Qualifications:

At a minimum, what you'll need:
  • 5+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hospitality, or general business
  • Demonstrated success overseeing multiple departments or store-wide operations
  • Strong financial acumen with the ability to achieve sales, margin, labor, and operational goals
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills
  • Basic proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Food Safety Certification or ability to obtain after hire
  • Must be 21 years of age or older

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, retail management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience leading in a grocery or high-volume specialty retail environment
  • Proven success in developing strong teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences
  • Bilingual skills a plus

Physical and Work Conditions
  • Repetitive hand/arm movements, bending, reaching, and the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds independently.
  • Exposure to extreme temperatures.
  • Use of tools and equipment such as knives, ladders, stepstools, box cutters, and pallet jacks.
  • Standing or walking for long periods (up to 4 hours or as required by law).
  • Required use of approved hats, hair nets, beard guards, and personal protective equipment.


The statements in this job posting describe the general nature and level of work expected in this role but are not all inclusive. The Fresh Market looks forward to talking with interested candidates to share additional details about the applicable responsibilities, duties and skills required

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