La Montañita Co-op is New Mexico’s largest community-owned natural foods market. We are your one-stop shop for all things fresh, fair, local, and organic! The Co-op is a friendly neighborhood store where the community can stop by for beautiful produce from farmers down the road, delicious lunches prepared by our expert deli chefs, beautiful gifts handmade by local artisans, and a wide selection of local and organic groceries including bulk foods, meats and cheeses, and natural body care. We opened our first store serving 300 families in 1976 at the corner of Central and Girard in Albuquerque. Since then, we have grown to 17,000 families owning six stores in Albuquerque, Gallup and Santa Fe. 

As a cooperative, we strive to uphold the seven Co-op principles in all that we do:

• Voluntary and Open Membership
• Democratic Member Control
• Member Economic Participation
• Autonomy and Independence
• Education, Training and Information
• Cooperation among Cooperatives
• Concern for Community

The Co-op is a leader in the local foods’ movement! We support local farmers through the Foodshed Project. This initiative helps local farmers and producers get their products into more markets. Over 1,100 local products from 400 local producers make it to small community grocers, restaurants, and commercial kitchens as a result of the Cooperative Distribution Center. We believe in the shared benefits of healthy food, sound environmental practices and a strong local economy with results that justify the resources used. We know local, but we call it community. We serve our membership, but we also collaborate with farmers, local food and environment advocates, and educators to build community awareness about the links between food, health and the environment

We support:

• Increased access to, and purchase of, healthy foods.
• A growing regenerative agriculture sector that uses sound environmental practices.
• A thriving and sustainable local economy that benefits members and community.
• A strengthened co-operative community.

La Montañita Co-op is searching for a Store Manager to lead our largest store, located in Santa Fe, New Mexico!  Are you a motivated, energetic leader who enjoys problem solving? Are you crazy about Cooperative Principals? Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment? This might be the opportunity for you! Previous experience managing a grocery store is a must, annual sales here are 20 million+ and growing! We have a generous benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) with match. We look forward to finding the newest member of our leadership team who will help us continue the amazing work we do in the communities that we serve!

Job Summary: Responsible for day-to-day operations of the store including all revenue producing departments plus the receiving, scanning clerk, front end and maintenance departments.  The store team leader (STL) is the supervisor who is responsible for hiring, evaluation, and corrective actions of all store staff. 

The store team leader works with the human resources manager to develop and train staff on store and personnel policies/procedures, safety issues, job descriptions and customer service. The store team leader works with the CRO and scanning coordinator to develop pricing to meet the co-op's goals. The STL stays current with the industry through trade journals, and industry training and conventions. 

The store team leader is responsible for the preparation of the store’s annual budget with the store department team leaders and is responsible for achieving the budgeted results.

The store team leader is expected to perform/demonstrate excellent customer service by implementing systems to promptly address requests, credits, special orders, and questions concerning product and merchandising. The store team leader should keep informed about membership issues and promote membership whenever possible.

The store team leader must practice established use and maintenance of equipment at all times.  He/she must monitor equipment performance and arrange outside maintenance assistance as needed.  The store team leader sets the standard for store cleanliness, and works with the janitor to develop plans for maintenance.

The store team leader must identify problems within the store and have the ability to either solve it, or bring forth the problem for assistance from the CRO

The store team leader is responsible for planning for storewide meetings, team meetings, and any other meetings as directed by the human resources director and the CRO.

The store team leader must personally follow all health and safety regulations and store policies/procedures.  He/she is responsible for helping to enforce these throughout the store.

The store team leader is expected to communicate clearly and respectfully to all staff.  He/she must develop teamwork within the store by maintaining a high level of two-way communication.  He/she must also work cooperatively with all departments to recognize our common goal of success for the whole store.

REQUIREMENTS

• Purchasing experience
• Supervisory experience
• Experience running a retail department or store
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent math and budgeting skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite
• Ability to cooperate as a team member
• Ability to prioritize and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to accept responsibility and accountability
• Ability to communicate objectively, clearly and respectfully
• Other duties as assigned