Assistant Center Store Manager - Wellness

Description

Be part of something new! Healthy Living is opening a new store in Clifton Park and is seeking an experienced Assistant Center Store Manager – Wellness to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to help launch a brand-new store while supporting a dynamic department and creating an exceptional guest experience from day one.

Position Overview

The Assistant Center Store Manager – Wellness supports the daily operations of the Wellness department, including merchandising, inventory management, replenishment buying, and vendor relationships. Working closely with the Center Store Manager, this role helps lead and develop department staff through hiring, training, coaching, and ongoing support while maintaining high standards for product quality, presentation, and guest service.

The Assistant Center Store Manager utilizes Healthy Living's ordering systems, inventory tools, auto-order programs, cycle counts, and data reports to support accurate purchasing decisions, inventory control, and budget goals. This role also serves as a key partner to the Center Store Manager and Category Manager by providing insight into department operations, product performance, and guest feedback. Success in this role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a passion for delivering Healthy Living's signature "extra mile" hospitality.

Job Type: Assistant Department Manager

Hours: Full-Time, evenings, weekends, and holidays required 

Pay: We Value Experience - Our starting pay ranges from $20.00-$23.44/hour, with higher starting pay for candidates who bring relevant experience. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation of the Wellness department and maintain an organized, guest-ready sales floor.
• Lead, coach, train, and develop department staff while fostering a positive team culture.
• Manage replenishment ordering, inventory accuracy, cycle counts, shrink, and vendor relationships.
• Maintain merchandising standards, product presentation, pricing, and signage.
• Deliver exceptional guest service and provide product knowledge and recommendations.
• Monitor product performance, sales trends, and inventory needs while communicating opportunities to the Category Manager.
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, and compliance with company standards.
• Assist with hiring, onboarding, performance management, and staff development.
• Collaborate with store leadership and cross-functional teams to achieve department and store goals.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and support new store initiatives.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of management or progressive supervisory experience
• At least 2 years of retail experience, preferably in grocery or natural foods
• Previous buying, inventory management, or related experience
• Experience working with local products is preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits we're proud of! Staff at Healthy Living enjoy:

• Health Insurance (we pay 75% you pay 25% for single health benefits)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts
• Paid time off (Full time staff receive 2 weeks, gain additional week on 1st and 4th anniversary)
• Sick time (Part time staff receive 40 hours of sick time a year)
• Paid Maternity/Paternity time, up to 8 weeks paid time off!
• Generous store discount: 20% off grocery, 20% off hot bar/salad bar/coffee and juice bar, 10% off beer, 20% off wine, 30% off vitamins/supplements
• Half price one month bus passes
• 401(k): 100% match of the first 3% of the staff member’s contribution. 50% match on the staff member’s contribution above 3% and up to 5%. Staff are 100% vested in Healthy Living’s contribution from day one
• Income advance program with North Country Federal Credit Union - AKA a loan program, another way we help you get money!
• Free Celtics tickets
• Plus many more!

Healthy Living's Essential Behaviors

Make Someone’s Day

You’re here because you’re a true 51%er and we want you to bring genuine enthusiasm to work daily. You get that warm, fuzzy, tingly-from-head-to-toe feeling when helping others – staff and guests! You see getting to “yes” as a super-fun challenge! You readily and freely inte