Job Introduction:
We are hiring for an Asst Store Manager, We currently have 3 grocery stores and a single convenience store in the market; however, our goal is to grow the district to at least 10 locations.
The Asst. Store Manager must be competent in aspects of the convenience store and QSR (Quick-Service Restaurant), to ensure the team executes all programs and processes to drive sales and efficiency. They inspire and motivate a team committed to providing superior customer service in a fast-paced and friendly environment in compliance with company safety, labeling, health, and weights and measures standards. This role is responsible for driving store sales, team member engagement, and robust customer advocacy through strong, dynamic leadership to create success in people, processes, partners, and performance.
Overview of Responsibilities:
· Positively shape the culture in the store by modeling the leadership behaviors aligned to our corporate values.
· Develop the store leadership team to deliver an exceptional customer experience by motivating and engaging team members.
· Lead a team of approximately twenty people (all Department Managers and associates) with courtesy, respect, integrity, and care.
· Motivate and develop the management team by embracing, leading, advocating, and consistently modeling our CoGrocers leadership behaviors.
· Celebrate store successes and identify/address opportunities for perpetual improvement.
· Consistently evolve customer satisfaction by positioning and teaching team members to exceed customer expectations.
· Demonstrate advanced product knowledge when assisting customers and training store team members.
· Communicate expectations, policy changes, new initiatives, and product knowledge.
· Provide and receive constructive feedback and direction for effective communication and collaboration within store teams and store support area partners.
· Confidently and effectively address emergencies, crises, equipment failures, and resolve any issues that arise with a sense of urgency.
· P&L ownership - manage inventory, labor, and expenses at optimum levels and meet targets as a rate to sales.
· Maintain compliance with all safety and food safety recommendations and requirements.
· Identify any safety, security, and loss prevention concerns and address with corporate to resolve.
· Ensure federal, state, and company regulations and standards are met or exceeded, including laws, regulations and standards related to labor, health, safety, and sanitation, in order to maintain a safe and clean work environment for employees and customers, to ensure compliance with all legal and Company requirements.
· Oversee inventory management, including ordering, receiving, unloading, breaking down, stocking, facing, and rotating merchandise with particular attention paid to code dates and sanitation.
· Oversee invoicing from our distribution centers and vendors. Report discrepancies to the appropriate supplier and corporate; as needed.
· Help build and maintain displays on the sales floor, compliant with company programs and standards.
· Verify all products are fresh, labeled, and priced accurately.
· Oversee price changes and remain up to date on sale prices.
Qualifications:
· Be at least 21 years of age.
· Have a high school diploma or equivalent, a degree in business management, marketing, retailing, communications, advertising, or related field preferred.
· 1-3 years of retail experience; or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
· Have demonstrated success leading non-perishable and perishable department operations with integrity, including profit and loss, safety, sanitation, staffing, disciplinary actions, training, developing leaders, conducting performance appraisals, meeting deadlines, managing inventory and shrink, executing sales promotions, and merchandising.
· Professional communication skills, both written and verbal, along with attention to detail, analytical, and solution-focused decisiveness.
· Be proficient in Microsoft Office, bookkeeping/accounting, time and attendance, and human resources software.
· Be flexible to work a schedule that changes based on business needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
· Able to lift 50 pounds between 15 inches and 70 inches above the ground, lifting heavier items is required occasionally.
· Pushing and pulling racks and U-boats of merchandise is common throughout a typical day. Push and pull force required ranges from 60 pounds to 80 pounds.
· Stand on hard surfaces continuously, walk up to 2 miles, reach vertically to access upper levels, and transfer items horizontally.
· Tools and equipment used include, but are not limited to, phone, computer, mouse, keyboard, ovens, freezers, meat and cheese cutters, grinders, scales, mixers, box cutters, scanners, cash register, carts, pallet jacks, and forklift.
Pay Range: CoGrocers determines pay based on applicable experience and qualifications of the applicant.
Why CoGrocers:
Grow with us!
If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at CoGrocers! Come grow your career in a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. CoGrocers’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
