Company description

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op has been committed to our values of sustainable business practice, growing the local foods movement and supporting our community for over 45 years. Our ideal candidate will also be committed to these goals and help us achieve them. Last year we contributed over $180,000 in donations to our local food shelves, non-profits, and discounts to low-income shoppers. We also exceeded 35% of sales from local Vermont products from over 400 Vermont Producers, that's a record 8.5 million dollars. We are thrilled to contribute to our local economy.

Job description

$1000 hiring bonus available after 90 days of employment

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op is seeking a Wellness Coordinator to lead our wellness team in providing our community with a well-rounded product mix based on wellness trends and customer needs. The Wellness Coordinator will be an amazing resource, experienced in sharing their knowledge of supplements, personal care, body care and vitamins with team members and customers. This position ensures accurate and efficient ordering, pricing, receiving, promotion, and merchandising of products, to meet sales and margin goals. They ensure a smoothly run department providing staff with the tools, training, and support required to ensure the highest level of service to customers and co-workers.

Our ideal candidate

• extensive vitamin and supplement product knowledge
• must have successful experience purchasing, negotiating, pricing, and merchandising
• is passionate about providing excellent customer service
• effective, clear communication skills
• successful experience guiding staff

This is a 40 hour, full-time position with benefits including 20% store discount, medical, dental and vision insurance, profit-sharing bonus, 3+ weeks paid time off, 401k retirement plan, parental leave, life insurance, and more.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $19.25 - $27.25

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline