*About Grange Co-op*

Founded in 1934, Grange Co-op is a cooperative dedicated to serving the needs of its members and the communities in which they live. With a focus on farm and ranch products, work wear and western wear, garden supplies, and pet care essentials, Grange Co-op has grown to become a trusted name in the industry. The company operates multiple retail locations, a feed mill and remains committed to delivering exceptional value and service.

*GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB*

Provide support to the Store Manager in managing store operations to ensure that each customer experiences a personalized shopping experience, with the highest level of service; create and embrace a work environment that supports open communication, teamwork, and respect; demonstrate and promote a culture of safety; communicate and execute merchandising direction; and gainfully contribute to the achievement of financial goals for the store and overall company.

*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

Manage the store in a way that ensures that customers receive the highest level of service when they shop our stores

Demonstrate and promote a culture of safety to every employee and immediately correct safety concerns to ensure a safe work environment for employees and shopping environment for customers

Ensure that employees have the tools and supplies readily available to provide excellent service and complete their tasks safely and with efficiency

Under the direction of the Store Manager, manage staffing schedule to ensure coverage in key service departments; as well as manage the flow of breaks and lunches so that employees receive breaks and lunches on time in accordance with meal/break regulations

Conduct daily tours of sales floor, backroom, outside storage areas/warehouse, and exterior/perimeter to identify opportunities

Delegate tasks to employees daily, based on merchandising needs, seasonality, and direction of the Store Manager, and follow up to ensure timely completion

Monitor workflow and adjust tasks as necessary to achieve desired objectives

Coordinate with Store Manager and Retail Supply Chain to achieve sales through store events and promotions

Manage merchandise markdowns under the direction of the Store Manager

Execute merchandising plans to maximize sales, margin, and profitability

Review sales and financial reports to identify sales trends and areas for improvement

Work with Inventory team to identify and react to new and deleted items

Review bedding plant orders in collaboration with the Store Manager to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of each order

Set TAB merchandise in a timely manner and communicate critical TAB-related information such as available quantities and physical placement of advertised items

Coordinate the stocking of freight and provide merchandising direction to employees, under the direction of the Store Manager

Work with Inventory team to ensure accurate pricing, signing, and in-stock of merchandise

Work with inventory team to ensure backroom is maintained, inventory is being checked in and posted correctly, and that on hands are maintained in perpetual inventory correctly

Monitor and order low-in-stock and out-of-stock items

Ensure all endcaps displ