Assistant Apothecary Manager - Full-time / Part-time

Summary

The Assistant Apothecary Manager is responsible for managing and developing all aspects of the Apothecary Department in the absence of the Apothecary Manager. They are required to assist customers as needed and maintain a friendly, energetic demeanor. This position requires adhering to all procedural guidelines set by the Apothecary Department.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in monitoring and controlling all costs and expenses; includes maintaining proper ordering and inventory control, ensuring proper weighing procedures, controlling shrink, and monitoring ad displays.

• Assists in managing the Department staff including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching.

• Stocks Apothecary department; includes presentation of product, facing, filling, and organization of all product items as set by the Apothecary Department schematics as well as ensuring tag and pricing accuracy.

• Ensures cleanliness of Apothecary aisles, storage area, and work area for safety; includes cleaning of shelves and products, keeping floors free of liquid spills or water, removing hazardous debris from floor and sweeping.

• Monitors the rotation of all Apothecary products paying particular attention to expired stock and discarding outdated or spoiled items; including keeping a code date log for the products in order to clear or trade out product before it is set to expire.

• Ensures weekly flyer ads are in stock and ready for sale during business hours and that product for upcoming ads are ordered, in stock, and available for processing.

• Responds positively to customer’s inquiries and assists customers with purchases, information and product selection; requires selling and cross selling of products.

• Receives, inspects, and logs products for accuracy of shipment, temperature, and quality.

• Builds and maintains product displays as directed and coordinates monthly promotion change-overs.

• Participates in monthly inventory; ensures accurate accounting for all products.

• Coordinates marketing opportunities for Apothecary such as lectures and health fairs.

• Sustains a high level of product knowledge and product preparation.

• Walks department regularly to ensure an organized, sanitary, and overall clean appearance at all times.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalency degree.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years professional experience.

• Preferred 2-4 years grocery retail experience in Apothecary department processes and procedures.