Center Store Director: Drive Sales, Merchandising & Team

niemann-foods; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Niemann Foods is seeking a Center Store Director to lead Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, General Merchandise and related departments in Illinois. You will drive gross margin, inventory control and planogram compliance while delivering strong guest service and a positive workplace for associates.

You will manage staffing, vendor relationships, merchandising plans, and safety for center store areas, with daily/weekly work planning and accountability for receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Experience leading multi-department retail operations preferred.
• Strong merchandising and people-management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Delivers superior guest service and ensures customer satisfaction.
• Analyzes business trends and implements plans to maximize sales.
• Manages stock levels, assortments, displays, and planograms.
• Oversees receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink, and inventory across departments.
• Leads safety compliance, staff meetings, and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Merchandising

People development

Organization

Communication

Detail minded

Supermarket knowledge

Team management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Niemann Foods is seeking a Center Store Director to lead Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, General Merchandise and related departments in Illinois. You will drive gross margin, inventory control and planogram compliance while delivering strong guest service and a positive workplace for associates.

You will manage staffing, vendor relationships, merchandising plans, and safety for center store areas, with daily/weekly work planning and accountability for receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink, and