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At Your Independent Grocer, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

Job description

## Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Produce Manager to oversee our produce department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the produce section, ensuring high-quality products, and providing excellent customer service.

## Duties
- Manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, and stocking produce items
- Ensure proper pricing and attractive displays to drive sales
- Train and supervise staff on product knowledge, customer service, and safety procedures
- Monitor sales and set goals to increase department profitability
- Implement strategies to minimize waste and maximize freshness of products
- Collaborate with vendors to source high-quality produce at competitive prices
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the produce department

## Qualifications
- Proven experience in sales management within a retail environment
- Strong mathematical skills for inventory management and pricing strategies
- Multilingual or bilingual skills are a plus for effective communication with diverse customers
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to address inquiries and resolve issues promptly
- Knowledge of retail management practices including buying, marketing, and negotiation techniques
- Proficient in phone etiquette for handling customer inquiries and vendor communications

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.    

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.