Job Description

Store Manager – Boulder

Nude Foods Market is an innovative, industry changing startup that’s destined for big things. We are hiring an assistant manager and are looking for candidates with retail experience (especially natural grocery) who are ready for an opportunity like they’ve never had before. 

This is startup life: part hands-on, part high-level. You’ll jump in wherever needed, stocking shelves one minute and mapping out process improvements the next. It’s fast, creative, and full of momentum. We’re not doing business as usual; we’re building something bold, meaningful, and different.

 

This role includes:


MANAGING AND GROWING A TEAM  Take the lead in building a high-performing, engaged team through structured training, clear expectations, and consistent coaching. You’ll design and deliver onboarding, facilitate cross-training across roles, and foster a team culture grounded in accountability and support. Focus on skill development, career growth, and performance management through regular check-ins, clear feedback, and performance tools to track progress and set goals. This role isn’t just about managing day-to-day operations. It’s about growing leaders, recognizing strengths, and creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.


SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES

In true startup fashion, you’ll help build and refine the systems that keep our store running efficiently. You’ll be hands-on in creating lean, effective, and ready-to-scale processes, from inventory workflows to team communication. This is a rare opportunity to shape operations from the ground up. There’s plenty of white space, so we’re looking for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, thinks like a builder, and takes full ownership of results.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

We greet every customer with genuine warmth and attention and train our team to do the same. Shopping at Nude Foods Market should feel personal, positive, and connected. We want customers to leave feeling inspired, valued, and part of something meaningful. You’ll be available to answer questions and ensure the team has the information, tools, and confidence to support our customers. When things go wrong (and sometimes do), we respond with calm, kindness, and good humor, turning problems into opportunities to build trust and loyalty.

STORE APPEARANCE

  • Maintain strong visual merchandising standards that support category growth

  • Participate in restocking, signage updates, and in-store redesigns as needed

  • Ensure accurate pricing, clear product tags, and appealing displays

YOU ARE

  • Obsessive about tidiness and details it matters to you because it matters to customers

  • A natural leader who thrives in a fast-moving, ever-evolving environment

  • Calm, grounded, and especially when things get hectic

  • Excited to pitch in and take on any task, from training a new hire to mopping a spill

  • A problem-solver who doesn’t just report problems but brings innovative, doable solutions

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership role in retail, hospitality, or natural grocery

  • Proven ability to manage people and drive team success

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • High standards for personal presentation and the impression it leaves

  • Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds and be on your feet during shifts

  • Bonus points for a background in sustainability, food systems, or startup environments

DETAILS

  • Starting at $24/hr

  • 40% off groceries

  • Great opportunity for growth

  • Full Time employment

  • Purpose driven work that you can be proud of, now and for the rest of your career

Thank you for your time and interest in this role.  We look forward to reviewing your application.

Step 1: How to Apply

Send an email to hr@nudefoodsmarket.com with the title of the job you’re applying to in the subject line, your resume and a cover letter about why you’d be a great fit for Nude Foods : )

Step 2:  If you move on to the next round, you will be invited to do the following:

  1. Have an interview with Nude Foods Market

  2. Provide at least 2 references

  3. Come visit us for a working interview

Step 3: We’ll offer you a job and you’ll get started – woooohooo!This role includes:

Assistant Store Manager – Denver or Boulder

Nude Foods Market is an innovative, industry changing startup that’s destined for big things. We are hiring an assistant manager and are looking for candidates with retail experience (especially natural grocery) who are ready for an opportunity like they’ve never had before. 

As with any startup, this role involves on the ground, ‘getting your hands dirty’ work, as well as creativity and visionary influence on the organization’s operations and future. It’s fast paced and interesting. We’re doing something new and different. 

So far we have won Best of the West for Natural Grocers, Best New Business in Boulder County, and have been selected as one of the Top 15 Independent Grocers in the US by Progressive Grocer Magazine.

This role includes:

MANAGING AND GROWING A TEAM

  • Taking the lead with our training processes and execution, as well as contributing to recruiting and candidate selection
  • Responsible for delegating tasks to FOH team and ensuring completion
  • Developing employees’ skills and strengths

SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES

  • Helping design and implement more efficient, effective and scalable systems and processes to run the store
  • This uncommon, blank slate is an opportunity to work with fewer limits, think creatively and own successful outcomes

CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • Welcoming customers like long lost friends and training the team to do the same. We want all our customers to feel the ways that shopping at Nude Foods Market has true meaning in their lives, in our communities, and for the future of the world. We want them to leave feeling empowered, inspired, and part of something big.
  • Being available to answer questions as well as giving the team the information, support and skills to do the same
  • Dealing with complaints quickly and with good humor. Mistakes happen; it’s how we deal with them that counts. We turn a complaint into a lifelong customer in exactly the way that we handle it.

STORE APPEARANCE

  • Implementing and maintaining visual merchandising standards; featuring various categories to support sales
  • Assisting with store redesigns 
  • Restocking and ensuring sufficient product levels on the floor 
  • Maintaining pricing, signage and product tags 

YOU ARE

  • Obsessive about tidiness 
  • Obsessive about customer service

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Retail management, natural grocery experience a plus
  • Experience managing people is essential
  • Not afraid to get your hands dirty and take on whatever task needs to be done
  • Problem solving. We’re a startup and we’re constantly growing and changing. We need someone highly adaptable who can help us handle new problems as they arise and quickly come up with solutions
  • Pride in personal appearance, understanding of the subtle messages we send to customers and the public
  • Uncommonly grounded. Someone who stays calm and positive in stressful situations

DETAILS

  • Starting at $22/hr
  • 40% off groceries
  • Great opportunity for growth
  • Full Time employment
  • Purpose driven work that you can be proud of, now and for the rest of your career

Thank you for your time and interest in this role.  We look forward to reviewing your application.

Step 1: How to Apply

Send an email to hello@nudefoodsmarket.com with the title of the job you’re applying to in the subject line, your resume and a brief note about why you’d be a great fit for Nude Foods : )

Step 2:  If you move on to the next round, you will be invited to do the following:

  1. Have an interview with Nude Foods Market
  2. Provide at least 2 references
  3. Come visit us for a working interview

Step 3: We’ll offer you a job and you’ll get started – woooohooo!

We’re not currently hiring.  …but we agree, Nude Foods Market is a pretty special place to work : )

Nude Foods Market is an innovative, industry changing startup that’s destined for big things. So far we have won Best of the West for Natural Grocers, Best New Business in Boulder County, Best Women Owned business in Boulder County, Best Independent business in Boulder County and have been selected as one of the Top 15 Independent Grocers in the US by Progressive Grocer Magazine.

If you think you’re an exceptional candidate to work at Nude Foods Market, and you want us to hold your resume until we’re again hiring, feel free to send it to hello@nudefoodsmarket.com. The resume itself is just fine but what we really love, is a brief email explaining why you think you’d be a great asset to Nude Foods Market and why you want to work here.

We’re hiring for a B2B Salesperson (flexible, can be remote & part time)

 

Nude Foods Market is an innovative, industry changing startup that’s destined for big things. So far we have won Best of the West for Natural Grocers, Best New Business in Boulder County, Best Women Owned business in Boulder County, Best Independent business in Boulder County and have been selected as one of the Top 15 Independent Grocers in the US by Progressive Grocer Magazine.

We are looking to help local businesses reduce their waste. Most companies receive packaged snack services for their employee kitchens that result in a lot of plastic wrappers going in the trash. 

We see an opportunity to slow this flow of trash as well as open up a new revenue stream for Nude Foods Market. We’re looking for someone dynamic to help us make this happen.

This role includes:

Shortlisting Target Local businesses

  • Finding values aligned businesses in Boulder, Denver and surrounding towns that are likely to want to improve their sustainability

  • Finding appropriate contacts at these businesses and track down the key decision maker (likely office manager)

Outreach

  • Preparing a sales packet (email, presentation etc) to send out to these people

  • Having phone calls and managing the email sales process

Ordering & Managing 

  • Helping set up a simple and easy ordering process with the Nude Foods buyer and web team

  • Supporting the customer through their initial orders

  • Checking in on the customer’s experience on a regular basis at first and reducing to a less regular basis

YOU ARE

  • Outgoing & enthusiastic

  • Passionate about sustainability

  • Organized

Remuneration

  • 5% of every transaction a company you sign up makes for 1 year

  • Average weekly spend we have seen is $300 – $400 so that works out at $780 – 1040 per customer per year

  • Sign up 30 customers and that could be $31,200 for a VERY part time gig

To Apply

  • Please send an email to verity@nudefoodsmarket.com with subject line ‘B2B Sales’ explaining why you’d be awesome at this role : )

  • Include your resume

Buyer

Job Summary:

Nude Foods Market is dedicated to revolutionizing the food system by promoting zero-waste practices and providing healthy, sustainable food options. Our mission is to produce and distribute food in a manner that benefits individuals, communities, and the planet. We strive to make zero-waste shopping accessible to everyone, offering groceries and household products in returnable, reusable glass jars to reduce plastic waste. Additionally, they focus on supporting local farmers and producers who employ sustainable practices, providing them with alternative sales channels that don’t require packaging.

Nude Foods has an immediate opportunity for a talented Buyer. To ensure ethical and high-quality product sourcing, keeping our store stocked with beautifully presented, high-quality, healthy products that our customers love. This role ensures that all product information is accurately communicated to staff and customers while maintaining compliance with Colorado labor and business regulations.

Responsibilities: 

New Product Sourcing & Evaluation 

  • 3+ years’ experience in product sourcing, buying, or procurement 
  • Fully vet new products for success based on:
    • Taste – must be delicious.
    • Usability – must be easy to use, durable, and desirable.
    • Sustainability – must meet sustainability standards.
    • Profitability – must be profitable at market prices with margin growth potential.
  • Introduce a minimum of three new products per week.
  • Ensure compliance with all Colorado food safety and consumer protection regulations.

Vendor & Contract Management 

  • 3+ years’ experience in vendor negotiation, contract management, or supplier relations 
  • Update contracts with all vendors to include a marketing package.
  • Negotiate with vendors to secure bulk discounts and improve pricing and quality.
  • Ensure all vendor relationships comply with Colorado contract and fair-trade laws.

Pricing & Sales Analysis 

  • 2+ years’ experience in pricing strategy, retail analytics, or financial reporting 
  • Evaluate pricing based on competitive grocery prices and current demand.
  • Submit Pricing Change Proposal Reports quarterly.
  • Monitor and analyze product and category sales; submit Category Profit Margin Reports monthly.
  • Improve sales on underperforming products or phase them out as needed.
  • Work with marketing and the community to review and update the current product mix.

Merchandising & Promotions 

  • 2+ years’ experience in merchandising, retail sales, or product marketing
  • Ensure the store is merchandised for optimal product visibility and customer engagement.
  • Track sales before and after each merchandising change to assess effectiveness.
  • Coordinate, schedule, and communicate sales and promotions.

Product Onboarding & Staff Training 

  • 2+ years’ experience in training, product onboarding, or employee education 
  • Ensure all new products are fully onboarded and staff are trained before they reach the floor.
  • Maintain up-to-date, accessible product information for employees and customers.

Inventory & Quality Control 

  • 2+ years’ experience in inventory management, supply chain, or quality control 
  • Monitor expiration dates, place older products on sale, and return inferior products to vendors.
  • Ensure compliance with Colorado consumer safety and food handling regulations.

Process Documentation & Compliance 

2+ years’ experience in process improvement, operations management, or compliance 

  • Document all new processes and keep existing documentation up to date.
  • Ensure compliance with Colorado employment laws, including proper classification for exempt/non-exempt status and overtime eligibility.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

  • Commercial Acumen – Focused on profitability and sustainable growth.
  • Organizational Skills – Ensures all tasks and responsibilities are managed efficiently.
  • Time Management – Prioritizes weekly tasks and meets deadlines.
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making – Uses sales and market data for informed choices.
  • Attention to Detail – Ensures products are beautifully presented with complete information.
  • Prolonged periods standing.
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times. 
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. 

  

Benefits

Nude Foods benefits package, including:

  • PTO: 2 weeks in year 1, 3 weeks in year 2 and 4 weeks in year 3
  • Sick Pay: 1 hour for every 30 hours worked
  • Direct Primary Care through Nextera
  • 40% off Nude Foods products 

Salary:

The salary range for this position is $56,000 – $75,000 per year. Compensation is determined based on various factors, including job responsibilities, relevant experience, education, and specialized skills. Nude Foods evaluates each candidate holistically to ensure fair and competitive pay. This salary range is provided as a general guideline and does not guarantee a specific offer amount.

To Apply:

Send a resume and cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re interested in working at Nude Foods to rachel@nudefoodsmarket.com.