Center Store Leader: Grocery & Merchandising

Hometown-Grocers,-Inc.; Merrill (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Hometown Grocers, Inc. seeks a Center Store Department Manager to lead a diverse team across Grocery, Frozen/Food, and HBC/GM areas. You will drive policy adherence, set department goals, coach staff, manage displays, inventory, and pricing, and deliver exceptional guest service.

This salaried role requires strong leadership and problem solving. The position reports to the Store Manager and plans to schedule mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on maintaining high

Qualifications

• Experience leading retail teams and driving guest service excellence.
• Ability to coach employees, conduct reviews, and enforce policy.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coaches Center Store associates to meet performance expectations.
• Trains new Grocery, FF/D and HBC/GM leads/associates.
• Documents policy violations and conducts progressive disciplinary actions.
• Writes and conducts performance reviews for all associates.
• Ensures department standards and pricing accuracy across products.
• Maintains inventory levels and executes display standards.
• Provides customer service and assists guests in-store.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Training

Guest service

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hometown Grocers, Inc. seeks a Center Store Department Manager to lead a diverse team across Grocery, Frozen/Food, and HBC/GM areas. You will drive policy adherence, set department goals, coach staff, manage displays, inventory, and pricing, and deliver exceptional guest service.

This salaried role requires strong leadership and problem solving. The position reports to the Store Manager and plans to schedule mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a focus on maintaining high