Company Shops Market, Burlington, NC, is currently seeking a full time professional General Manager to open and operate our co-op natural foods grocery store, opening in early 2011. It is our intention to fill this position by mid September, 2010. Click here for more information
About Us: Company Shops Market is an organization created and developed by community members. We are working toward opening a full service natural foods grocery store and café that provides healthy locally produced foods. Until now, we have operated by volunteer effort; acquiring funding, finding new members, and creating systems to successfully open and operate our grocery. We are confident that our store will be opening by spring 2011. We are going to hire a professional and experienced general manager who will work with us to successfully open our store, and who will oversee the daily operation of the store upon opening.
The General Manager is given all authority and responsibility required to successfully operate the store.
Brief Job Description: We’re looking for a creative and flexible GM who can think outside-the-box to work with our diverse constituents (owners, owner-workers, paid staff, customers, Board of Directors and active committees) to make the most of the space we have and the resources available. The GM will be a leader who can develop our membership and focus energies on our mission to create “a place for people who value healthy food, a healthy planet, and cooperation.” Qualified candidates should have experience and success in leadership, grocery management, natural foods retail, computer skills, and a background in budget and finance. People and management skills are required.
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Salary Range $55,000 -$60,000
To Apply: Submit a current resume, professional writing samples and cover letter by August 15th to gm@companyshopsmarket.coop. In your cover letter, please detail your experiences and qualifications, as described in the job description.