Retail Operations & Sourcing Manager

Retail Operations & Sourcing Manager

RUSTIC ROOTS SANCTUARY CO

Location: Rustic Roots Sanctuary in Spanish Lake, MO On-site at the Farm & local Farmers Markets to start the transitioning to the retail location in 2027. Position Type: Full-Time, Hourly (35 hours/week, requires weekend availability) Compensation Starting Rate (Phase 1): $23.00 – $25.00 per hour (based on experience) Store Launch Rate (Phase 2): Automatically scales to $26.50 – $28.50 per hour once the physical storefront opens. Job Overview At Rustic Root Sanctuary, we are cultivating more than just fresh, local food—we are building a thriving community food hub. We are seeking a dynamic, organized, and business-minded Retail Operations & Sourcing Manager to join our team on the ground level. Phased Responsibilities Phase 1: Sales Operations & Local Marketing (Immediate Focus) E-Commerce Management: Manage the daily operations of our online storefront. This includes updating inventory, fulfilling digital orders accurately, and maintaining a seamless digital customer experience. Farmers Market Execution: Lead our weekend farmers market operations. You will handle market logistics, drive on-site sales, engage with our community, and analyze consumer buying trends. Inventory Tracking: Master the unique mechanics of “farm-to-sales” conversions. Track seasonal harvest yields, monitor product shelf-life, and optimize pricing to maximize velocity and minimize waste. Boots-on-the-Ground Marketing: Partner with our digital marketer, to drive local sales. You will capture real-time photo/video content on the farm and at markets (“What’s fresh today!”), draft local customer emails, and design eye-catching physical market signage. The Bridge: Vendor Sourcing & Curation (Mid-Year Focus) Vendor Identification: Research, identify, and vet high-quality external vendors, local artisans, and regional producers to supplement our farm-fresh goods in the upcoming retail store. Relationship Building: Initiate contact with potential vendors, negotiate wholesale pricing, and sample products to ensure they align with the Rustic Root Sanctuary ethos. Phase 2: Systems Building & Retail Launch (Pre-Opening & Next Year) PO System Design: Build and implement a structured Purchase Order (PO) system from scratch to streamline how we source and track inventory from both our own farm and external vendors. Brick-and-Mortar Transition: Assist leadership in setting up the physical store layout, building the POS system, and creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for daily store operations. Storefront Management: Transition into the day-to-day manager of the brick-and-mortar retail space once the doors open next year, blending our online, market, and physical storefronts into a unified operation. Key Qualifications Experience: 2+ years in retail operations, e-commerce fulfillment (Shopify, Square, etc.), inventory management, or local food systems. The Systems Mindset: You love organization and are excited by the challenge of building tracking spreadsheets and PO frameworks from scratch. Sourcing & Negotiation Savvy: Comfortable reaching out to new businesses, evaluating product quality, and negotiating vendor terms. Communication & Content Comfort: Excellent interpersonal skills for market customers. Comfortable taking quick, high-quality photos/videos on a smartphone to pass along to our marketing lead. Physical Stamina & Schedule: Ability to work outdoors at weekend markets, stand for extended periods, and lift up to 40 lbs. Alignment with Mission: A genuine passion for sustainable agriculture, healthy food access, and community wellness. Work Rules & Guardrails To ensure fairness and clear tracking, this position uses a transparent hourly structure: On-Site Tracking: All work—including e-commerce fulfillment and marketing content capture—must be done on-site or at designated market locations using our geofenced time-tracking app. Schedule Balance: Shifts will be carefully structured across a strict 40-hour workweek to balance weekday farm/online tasks with required weekend market hours. Why Join Rustic Root Sanctuary? You aren’t just managing a cash register; you are helping build a local food institution. This role offers a rare professional runway, allowing you to master our business inside and out before taking the reins of a brand-new physical retail launch next year. Plus, enjoy a highly coveted “farm fridge” perk with access to fresh farm products!

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