Center Store Specialist

The Fresh Market & YouOur mission is to make everyday eating extraordinary for our guests. We create a warm, welcoming, and memorable experience through exceptional, personal service. We're looking for a leader who brings positive energy, strong character, and a commitment to excellence every day. We value teamwork, celebrate our shared success, and look forward to the impact you'll make on our store, our team, and our community.Our added benefits for joining The Fresh Market teamTeam Member discount up to 40%Early Earn Wage Access (You can access up to 50% (max $500) of your earned wages on-demand per pay period)401K contribution and company matchFinancial Wellness ProgramPersonal time off and additional time off purchase plans are availableMedical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and familyDiscounts on pet insurance, daycare, event tickets, and many more.About the PositionAre you known for your attention to detail and multitasking? Ready to take charge behind the scenes and keep our store moving at full speed? As the Center Store Specialist, you will be the store's point person for excellence across key center store categories including Dairy, Frozen, Bulk, Coffee, Candy, and Beer & Wine. You will ensure product freshness, pricing accuracy, and merchandising compliance while supporting inventory integrity and guest engagement. This role embodies passion, excellence, hospitality, and teamwork, delivering an exceptional guest experience while maintaining operational standards.The pay range for this position is $14.60 - $15.57 per hour.What You'll DoEnsure all Center Store categories meet freshness and quality standards, including proper rotation and dating and temperature compliance for dairy and frozen items.Execute planograms and maintain accurate product placement and signage.Coordinate with department leadership on ordering and replenishment of dairy, frozen, bulk, coffee, candy, beer and wine.Verify deliveries for accuracy and freshness, ensuring proper receiving and storage procedures.Play a key role in compliance during key item transitions and promotional events.Execute planograms and maintain accurate product placement and signage.Support front-end operations during peak business times as a cashier or in other areas.Engage guests with a friendly, helpful approach when on the sales floor.AvailabilityThis position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.QualificationsAt a minimum, what you'll need:1+ years of progressive management experience in supermarkets, retail, restaurants, hotels, or general business.Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.Proven ability to deliver an exceptional guest experience while achieving performance goals.Excellent communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.Basic proficiency with POS systems, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.Must be 18 years of age or older.Preferred qualifications:Associate's degree in business, retail management, or related field; or equivalent experience.Experience in grocery, fresh food retail, hospitality or high-volume specialty retail environmentKnowledge of inventory management systems and financial reporting.Bilingual skills.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Fresh Market is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.Reasonable Accommodation: Consistent with applicable laws, The Fresh Market will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and team members, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship to The Fresh Market. This guiding principle applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring and job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.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