Bench - Market Manager

Alex Lee; Prince Edward Island; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-owned grocery store where you can create smiles and thrive in a dynamic environment! This role involves maximizing sales in the meat department, ensuring compliance with company standards, and fostering a positive team atmosphere. With a commitment to employee growth and community pride, this opportunity offers a supportive workplace where your contributions matter. If you're passionate about customer service and meat operations, this could be the perfect fit for you. Enjoy a variety of benefits, including a company-funded pension and paid time off, as you embark on a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

100% Company Funded Pension

401K

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of meat or supermarket experience required.
• Ability to lift and handle various weights is essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow weekly sales programs to maximize sales volume.
• Ensure compliance with company standards in meat operations.
• Train and develop departmental staff for performance goals.

Skills

Effective communication

Guest service

Selling skills

Ability to supervise people

Meat operations knowledge

Ability to lift 50lbs

Ability to learn multiple tasks

Education

High school education

Job description

Overview

Come grow with grocery at Kj’s Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!

Benefits for Now and Your Future:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

RETIREMENT

• 100% Company Funded Pension
• 401K

Responsibilities

1. Follow weekly company sales program to attain maximum sales volume.
2. Achieve budgeted gross profit figures as established by Meat Merchandising Department.
3. Carry out the preparation of all meat records as required by the Accounting & Merchandising Departments.
4. Follow all company policies related to cutting, weighing, pricing, packaging, and displaying of merchandise.
5. Unload trucks and maintain backroom storage.
6. Maintain coolers and freezers to standard.
7. Accountable for inventory control.
8. Reinforce sanitation, safe food handling practices, security, safety, and company guidelines.
9. Assist guests and maintain good customer relations.
10. Consult with Store Manager to review meat operations, and advanced planning and scheduling, to ensure company objectives are met.
11. Responsible for scheduling of the department.
12. Ensure the department is run in compliance with company standards (as measured by ALI audits).
13. Ensure direct reports understand expectations for performance, hold them accountable to achieve productivity goals, and meet with them to review performance and provide feedback (ongoing and annual performance appraisal).
14. Personally responsible for teaching and training departmental staff. Additionally, build a talent planning bench for the department, including developing and executing development plans for all high-potential and promotable individuals.
15. All other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

1. The skill and knowledge generally associated with a high school education and 1-3 years meat or supermarket experience.
2. Must be 18 years old.
3. Ability to lift 50lbs occasionally and 25lbs constantly.
4. Ability to read and understand information and direction.
5. Knowledge of meat operations.
6. Ability to supervise people, including training and development.
7. Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements on the job.
8. Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
9. Ability to bend, kneel, stand, push/pull stock carts for extended periods of time.
10. Meat cutting experience preferred.