Produce Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Produce Manager

Looking to get your foot in the door at a company where you can grow and develop your passions? We’re looking for people who are motivated to advance in the company, love to meet new people, and are excited to grow their careers. As the Manager for the Produce Department, you’ll follow in the footsteps of Jungle himself, who originally started Jungle Jim’s as a roadside fruit stand. In this role, you’ll be directly responsible for leading a team and taking pride in carrying on our produce legacy. You will be working face to face with all types of produce vendors, tasting their products, and buying produce that upholds the trusted standards of one of the largest, and most dynamic, produce departments in the country. You’ll see the items you choose going from the farms to families from all over the world who come here to shop in your flagship department. You’ll stay in touch with the seasons and inspire your team to continue our farmer’s market legacy with beautiful, appealing, fresh produce and displays. We offer more than you realize and want to help develop your passions and strengths so that you can create a career with us. If you’re willing to learn, we’re eager to teach you. Apply now and start something big at Jungle Jim’s!

Job Duties

• Work the floor alongside staff to set an example, promote a positive environment, and stay in touch with employees and customers.
• Tour the sales floor regularly, talk to colleagues and customers, and identify or resolve urgent issues.
• Arrange and oversee the buying, transportation, receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of products.
• Evaluate products to make sure that quality standards are consistently met.
• Drive sales and profits through smart buying, merchandising, inventory management, customer service, and salesmanship.
• Manage and assess department expenses, shrink, and waste.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Work environment includes continuous interaction with customers and co-workers in a fast-paced environment.
• Typical elements of this job are physical in nature.
• Ability to maneuver weight up to 50 pounds.
• Schedule may entail nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be 18 or older.

Preferred Skills

• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Strong selling skills.
• Sales experience preferred.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Basic computer, math, and data entry skills.
• Basic produce knowledge and passion for produce.

Benefits 

• Competitive pay.
• Employee Discount: 10% at 60 days, 20% at two years.
• Paid vacation time starting at six months.
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance at 60 days. 
• 401(k)
• Many opportunities for advancement!