Company description

National Co+op Grocers (NCG), founded in 1999, is a business services cooperative for retail food co-ops located throughout the United States. We represent 159 food co-ops operating nearly 230 stores in 39 states with combined annual sales over $2.5 billion and over 1.3 million consumer-owners. NCG helps unify natural food co-ops in order to optimize operational and marketing resources, strengthen purchasing power, and ultimately offer more value to natural food co-op owners and shoppers everywhere. By providing a variety of purchasing, management, development, marketing and other services, our co-ops are able to gain many of the advantages large grocery chains enjoy, while still reflecting the unique qualities of their local communities. For a map of NCG member and associate co-ops, visit our Find-a-Co-op page. To learn more about co-ops, visit www.grocery.coop.

Job description

REMOTE • EASTERN and CENTRAL REGIONS • CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES

Leadership Development • Customer Relations • Retail Consulting

Attention Retail Grocery Managers and Directors: Are you an experienced food and grocery enthusiast who loves working with passionate, dedicated people? Do you have a talent for coaching and developing strong leaders? Do you enjoy travel and meeting new people? How would you like to apply your skills and experience to support socially responsible, independent, and community-owned grocery stores?

This position supports a network of amazing community-owned cooperative grocery stores, providing guidance and assistance to managers and co-op leaders. You will leverage your experience and skills to deliver sound strategic coaching, encourage adoption of good financial and operating practices, and help managers and staff run independent, profitable businesses that can have a huge impact the communities they serve.

This is an ideal position for retail and leadership development experts interested in having a direct impact on the success of food co-ops, their owners and customers, and their communities. Candidates must either currently be located in the Eastern or Central United States or be willing to relocate to one of these regions. Up to 50% business travel required including on occasional weekends. Relocation assistance is available for this opportunity! Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as account manager for select co-ops, communicating regularly with the assigned Designated Representatives (DRs) to keep them apprised of programs and services, deadlines, program changes, and relevant information.
• Develop strategic plans to improve the aggregate financial performance of assigned co-ops by prioritizing targeted support to individual co-ops with opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Provide on-site and remote coaching, support and assistance to co-op managers and staff in pursuit of financial and customer experience goals and to allow for long-term organizational stability and continuity.
• Recommend and help member co-ops adopt and utilize NCG retail tools and preferred practices, adhere to operating standards, and maximize the potential benefit and value co-ops can get from NCG programs and services through performance improvement.
• Facilitate and lead peer support and leadership development activities among assigned co-ops that address common needs and promote a strong peer network.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of retail food store leadership experience.
• Understanding of retail food operations, including retail financial analysis, P&L management and cash flow management required.
• Supervisory experience, team-building skills and demonstrated ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders required.
• Experience in developing strategic plans, budgets, and managing resources within budgetary limitations preferred.

Apply By: June 25, 2023

Benefits, benefits, benefits! Our team members are our most-valued asset; we offer a generous salary and benefits package including 4 weeks PTO at hire, medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA with company contribution, company paid life and disability insurance, comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a matching 401(k) plan and many perks. The starting salary for this position is $137,295. To view NCG's 2023 Benefit Summary copy/paste bit.ly/NCG2023BenefitsSummary into an internet browser.

Home Office Option: This position is eligible for a home office in the contiguous Eastern or Central U.S. if within 100 miles of a major airport and there is sufficient internet bandwidth and mobile phone service for work to be completed efficiently.

Workstation Option: For individuals interested in working from an office, workstations are available in our St. Paul, Minnesota office. St. Paul is part of the major metropolitan area which along with Minneapolis is known as the Twin Cities. The area is known for its excellent parks, bike trails and other outdoor activities; vibrant arts, culture and dining scene; and cultural diversity. Our office is conveniently located between St. Paul and Minneapolis at 2610 University Ave W. There is free parking and the Green Line Light Rail stops at our building (Westgate Station).

We are a learning organization on a continuous journey to build a positive and inclusive culture that values a diversity of ideas, perspectives and identities. We foster an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, where we are inspired by our work and proud of our contributions.

Individuals with Disabilities - National Co+op Grocers wants all interested and qualified candidates to be able to use this career site to review and apply for employment opportunities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this site, please contact us for assistance at (866) 709-2667 ext. 2992.

Equal Opportunity - National Co+op Grocers is an equal opportunity employer. We hire qualified individuals without regard to age, race, color, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, status with regard to public assistance, pregnancy, physical/sensory/mental disability, genetic disposition, veteran or military status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, arrest or conviction record, or any other protected category in accordance with applicable laws.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, more than $100,000

Location

job can be done remotely

Application instructions

Deadline

June 25, 2023