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Job Description
The Opportunity
As a Wild Fork Sr. Sales Leader, you will play a pivotal role in managing our team of brand ambassadors. Providing guidance, training, and leadership skills to inspire the team to perform at their optimum. You will lead by example and embody the company's core values to establish a dynamic and caring work environment. Inspire others to become a brand ambassador dedicated to driving and achieving results through your team. Additionally, ensuring that we maintain proper inventory control to maximize product freshness and availability, monitoring day-to-day store operations and standards, and becoming the community's personal chef.Are you someone looking for a career growth opportunity and you LOVE TO COOK & LOVE TO EAT, we would love to connect with you!
Main Responsibilities
P&L accountability
Establish and achieve the highest standard of store execution
Create an inspiring team environment with open communication, high energy and respectful culture
Offer sufficient resources and autonomy to build trust and ownership
Focus on delivering TOP of the line customer experience by sharing your passion for food and becoming a product expert
Hire, retain, develop and mentor a high performing team of employees
Maintain and replenish inventory, staying in communication with the distribution center and commercial team regarding store specific needs
Develop a plan strategically designed to bring in more customers and increase their basket size
Provide training to improve the knowledge base and utilize cross-training to maintain productivity when employees are absent
Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is presentable and can function properly
Make sure all employees adhere to company’s policies and guidelines
Maximize productivity through effective scheduling
Manage controllable costs to keep the store profitable
Ensures the store is maintained in accordance with all health and safety regulations
Actively participates in store-based initiatives designed to enhance community involvement and enhance the store's image as a supporter of community activities
Consistent and effective communication to lead the team, including one-on-one coaching, huddles, metrics, product knowledge and corporate policies and procedures
Identifying future talents and putting together development plans to support their progression
Execute other related duties as assigned
Work Experience Requirements, Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
5+ years of retail and restaurant experience, with at least three years of progressive management experience
Proven success in coaching and training employees
Strong Leadership skills and business acumen (P&L)
Strong understanding of sales drivers (P&L) and Customer Service
Excellent organizational, Communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
Excellent team building and team participation skills
Experience with recruiting and performance evaluation processes
Ability to delegate tasks to other team members
Be determined and deliver superior results with a sense of urgency, time management, and prioritization
Systems capabilities preferred: SAP, Microsoft Office
Treat it like you own it – Take ownership and responsibility to be successful
Acts with respect and values other opinions
Entrepreneurial mentality, self-motivated, positive, and adaptable
Strong cognitive skills, including problem analyzing
Demonstrated ability to meet and work within a budget
Ability to meet seasonal peaks, workloads, and deadlines
The availability to work a flex schedule, working various hours and shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must pass a background test
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force
Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures – walk-in freezers
Stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours
Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and products
