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 experienceProven success in coaching and training employeesStrong Leadership skills and business acumen (P&L)Strong understanding of sales drivers (P&L) and Customer ServiceExcellent organizational, Communication, interpersonal and analytical skillsExcellent team building and team participation skillsExperience with recruiting and performance evaluation processesAbility to delegate tasks to other team membersBe determined and deliver superior results with a sense of urgency, time management, and prioritizationSystems capabilities preferred : SAP, Microsoft OfficeTreat it like you own it – Take ownership and responsibility to be successfulActs with respect and values other opinionsEntrepreneurial mentality, self-motivated, positive, and adaptableStrong cognitive skills, including problem analyzingDemonstrated ability to meet and work within a budgetAbility to meet seasonal peaks, workloads, and deadlinesThe availability to work a flex schedule, working various hours and shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.Must pass a background testPhysical Demands and Work Environment
Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of forceOccasional exposure to extreme temperatures – walk-in freezersStand / walk for up to 8-10 hoursFrequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and products