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Co-op Market Grocery and Deli, located in downtown Fairbanks, is the friendliest store in town and helps support a sustainable, local food system.
Alaska's first retail, natural and organic food cooperative, celebrates the joy of eating healthy, responsibly and locally. Co-op Market Grocery and Deli offers high quality, fair-priced goods, and services while working toward a sustainable local economy and promoting the cooperative principles.
We are looking for customer service superstars!
Qualified applicants can visit https://coopmarket.org/co-op/jobs/.
Wellness Department Buyer/Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Wellness Coordinator at Co-op Market is responsible for overseeing the
operation of the Wellness Department (including vitamins, supplements, body
care, and bulk herbs and spices) and the supervision of the Wellness staff. This
position is responsible for providing top quality product, with the widest
selection and best value possible, and for ensuring inventory control. The
Wellness Team Leader will provide a safe, attractive, and efficient department
staffed with well-trained employees who provide excellent customer service.
The Wellness Team Leader is responsible for achieving positive operating
results in the Wellness Department by selecting products to meet objectives for
sales, margin, and costs.
The Wellness position is a full-time position (40 hours per week).
Responsibilities
Customer Service Provide prompt, friendly, courteous customer service, including
assistance with special orders Encourage and answer all customer suggestions, requests, and complaints
pertaining to wellness Take initiative to help customers with product questions Provide assistance with special orders Provide product information to customers and staff
Merchandising Determine product mix to achieve sales and margin goals and to satisfy
customer demand Keep abreast of new product offerings and changing member needs; adjust product selection accordingly Ensure accurate, up-to-date pricing to meet margin goals
Plan and maintain attractive displays and ensure displays and shelves are
fully stocked and rotated Visit other stores for price comparisons and product and merchandising
ideas
Department Maintenance Coordinate returns and credit from suppliers where applicable Keep accurate records of product loss and/or received credits Keep accurate records of vendors and their product offering Order product in quantities adequate to maintain inventory and to reduce
loss Oversee receiving to ensure that accurate invoicing, pricing, credits and
returns, coding, and invoice routing is executed
General Management Participate in development of operating and capital budgets for store Attend meetings as needed Assist as needed with daily operations, routines and procedures Assist with quarterly inventory Perform other tasks assigned by the Grocery Team Leader
Qualifications
Familiarity with vitamins, supplements, herbs, natural cosmetics and
body care products Knowledge of trends in natural foods industry
Supervisory experience: hiring, training, evaluating, and giving
directions Excellent communications skills – listens well, gives clear directions
Ability to manage multiple demands and meet deadlines
Ability to develop and maintain mutually respectful relations with
customers, staff, and vendors
Ability to work independently and motivate self and others
Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, effective manner Ability to follow through on commitments and handle multiple demands
Ability to project friendly, outgoing personality
Ability to lift 50+ pounds
Ability to stand for long periods Willingness and ability to learn in order to meet the changing requirements of the job
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