Center Store Manager Trainee: Lead & Learn Retail Ops

Hannaford; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Brunswick, ME is seeking a management trainee to rotate through store departments and learn operations. The program equips trainees with the knowledge to lead a department when assigned, including use of financial reports, scheduling, and safety practices.

You’ll train under a manager, develop product knowledge, and ensure standards in sanitation, pricing, and merchandising. This role emphasizes team leadership, customer service, and adherence to company policies, with growth toward

Qualifications

• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Good interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to comply with company policy.
• Effective communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe and follow all company policies and established standard practices.
• In the absence of the department manager, manage the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Maintain a neat, well groomed personal appearance at all times and comply with company's personal appearance policy.
• Actively recognize associates who deliver great service and coach associates to expectations when necessary.
• Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, scheduling, productivity, ordering, and business information systems.
• Maintain solid communication in the department, with the store manager, and throughout the organization.
• Maintain merchandising techniques and layouts consistent with company standards.
• Maintain department compliance with pricing and coding policy.
• Work within our company's management planning (MPP) guidelines to maintain productivity.
• Support company safety standards. Communicate any needed equipment repairs or maintenance work needed. Keep work area free from debris and safety hazards.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of assigned department, including product preparation.
• Have total understanding of department's Standard Practice manual.
• Ensure the proper training of all assigned department associates.
• Ensure and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain the quality of department's appearance and presentation.
• Treat all associates with fairness, dignity, and respect. Provide recognition of accomplishments and offer feedback when necessary.
• Perform all special projects and duties as assigned.

Skills

Lead and direct others

Adaptive learning

Teamwork

Effective communication

Minimum age compliance

Job description

Hannaford Brunswick, ME is seeking a management trainee to rotate through store departments and learn operations. The program equips trainees with the knowledge to lead a department when assigned, including use of financial reports, scheduling, and safety practices.

You’ll train under a manager, develop product knowledge, and ensure standards in sanitation, pricing, and merchandising. This role emphasizes team leadership, customer service, and adherence to company policies, with growth toward