Aspiring Retail Operations Leader Trainee

Hannaford; Rochester (NH); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford in Rochester, NH is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a department and drive performance. You will hire, train, and develop associates, maintain store presentation, and ensure safety and food safety standards to support company goals.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, customer service, and financial stewardship, with accountability for staffing, schedules, and achievement of departmental objectives in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good judgement in problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution.
• Ability to lead and manage associates across multiple departments.
• Experience as a Department Manager or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive environment to retain associates and customers.
• Ensure quality standards are met in the department.
• Manage department operations according to standard practices.
• Maintain appearance and presentation of the department.
• Hire, train and develop associates to meet department needs.
• Attain departmental financial objectives.
• Supervise duties of all department associates.
• Model outstanding friendly customer service.
• Monitor records of production, shrink, sales and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety standards.

Skills

Store operations

Merchandising

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Leadership

Hiring & training

Performance management

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

College degree or equivalent preferred

Certified Food Safety Manager accreditation within 90 days

Job description

Hannaford in Rochester, NH is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a department and drive performance. You will hire, train, and develop associates, maintain store presentation, and ensure safety and food safety standards to support company goals.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, customer service, and financial stewardship, with accountability for staffing, schedules, and achievement of departmental objectives in a dynamic retail environment.