Manager Grocery

Jace Holdings Ltd.; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Grocery Manager to lead a dynamic team in creating exceptional shopping experiences. This role involves coaching and developing staff, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. You will play a crucial part in fostering a culture of engagement and community involvement while driving sales and customer satisfaction. If you have a passion for food and retail, and you thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you to make a significant impact in a rewarding career.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of retail experience, grocery experience preferred.
• Proficiency in reading financial reports and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop department staff to enhance customer loyalty.
• Manage budgets, inventory control, and product merchandising.

Skills

Retail Store Experience

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Customer Service

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Manager Grocery
Requisition ID: 187078
Career Group: Store Management
Job Category: Retail - Grocery
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Nova Scotia
City: Upper Tantallon
Location: 0684 Tantallon Sobeys
Postal Code: B3Z 4R3

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

The Grocery Manager is responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing department staff to foster customer loyalty, fulfill customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. They are fiscally responsible for the operation of the department and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role model
• Manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation
• Manage store operations and communicate requirements/changes to department employees as required

Customer Offering

• Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit
• Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends
• Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards

Policy/ Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by employees
• Ensure that Occupational Health & Safety, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained
• Maintain a thorough understanding of all relevant company programs and attend training as required
• Manage the department budget and ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control

Employee Engagement

• Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement
• Initiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activities

Other Duties

• Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements
• Other duties as required

What you have to offer:

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, grocery experience preferred
• High School Diploma
• Full knowledge of total store and department operations
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Above average communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

FreshCo. and its franchise partners offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role, location, and store ownership. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.