At Freshfields Farm, we pride ourselves in our diverse team of employees, which reflects our diverse customer base.
Our mission is to be known by our customers as the ultimate retail destination for the finest quality freshest meats and produce in the Southeast.
We’re looking for a self-motivated, service-minded individual interested in working with a high-energy team as an Assistant Produce Manager in Jacksonville, FL.
As the Assistant Produce Manager, you are responsible for providing an outstanding customer experience, ensuring safety/health protocols are followed, executing the building of dynamic product displays, maximizing sales/gross profits, protecting company assets, and maintaining store conditions according to protocol. This is a physical position leading and working hand in hand with our front line employees. You will spend 80-90% of your time on the sales floor or in a production area.
- Associates Degree (A.A.) or Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or 5 years of relevant leadership experience.
- Must be a self-motivated, high energy, goal oriented individual with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Ability to read and interpret general business reports, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Must have the ability to write reports and business correspondences.
- Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, direct reports, and managers.
- Ability to relate to, and effectively interact with people on a personal level is requisite, as is the ability to identify and define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Held accountable in the following areas of responsibility: dynamic presentation of product, signage accuracy, maintaining freshness levels, checklist completion, upholding safety/health standards, leading a team of stockers, and receiving and inspecting product while following company guidelines.
- Ensure a safe work environment for our employees and a safe customer experience for our customers.
- Ensure all safety and health protocols are being followed along with all applicable local/state/federal laws.
- Maximize sales/gross profit through improved product knowledge and attention to detail.
- Maintain team concept to improve associate morale, communication, and working conditions.
- Assist with inventory.
- Maintain close communication with all appropriate support staff.
- Maintain constant awareness of inventory on hand and movement of product.
- Demonstrate and support a high level of integrity. Represent Freshfields Farm in a courteous and professional manner while interacting with all vendors, customers, and coworkers.
- Partner with other leadership to train, develop, and hold team accountable through proper execution of all necessary corrective action.
- Open and close the department as required.
- Carry out the duties of other supervisors in their absence as required.
- Operate an electronic pallet jack in a safe and efficient manner.
- Use ladders for various purposes throughout the building.
- Receive and inspect product from delivery trucks and adhere to the company’s protocols and procedures to ensure quality standards for our customers.
