Bakery Leadership Trainee — Path to Management

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

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Franklin, NH is seeking a Department Manager to lead the assigned department, ensuring merchandise quality, strong customer service, and top safety standards. You will manage schedules, staff development, and inventory accuracy while driving departmental financial objectives.

The role emphasizes building relationships, deploying company tools, and maintaining clean, compliant store conditions.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to learn multiple tasks.
• Good judgement in problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution.
• Ability to lead and manage associates across multiple departments.
• Department Manager or equivalent experience required.
• College degree or equivalent preferred.
• Accredited by NRFP or able to attain accreditation within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and inclusive environment to retain staff and customers.
• Ensure quality standards are met across the department.
• Manage department operations according to established practices.
• Maintain the department's appearance and presentation.
• Hire, train and develop associates to meet department needs.
• Attain departmental financial objectives.
• Supervise performance of all department associates.
• Model outstanding friendly customer service.
• Use good judgement in delegation, assignment and follow-up for efficient performance.
• Maintain accurate records of production, shrink, sales and inventory.

Skills

Store operations

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Franklin, NH is seeking a Department Manager to lead the assigned department, ensuring merchandise quality, strong customer service, and top safety standards. You will manage schedules, staff development, and inventory accuracy while driving departmental financial objectives.

The role emphasizes building relationships, deploying company tools, and maintaining clean, compliant store conditions.