County Market Store Director

nficountymarket; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 44,200 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Job summary

nficountymarket in Pontiac, Illinois, is seeking a Store Director responsible for overseeing supermarket operations and team management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Your role includes driving store growth, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations while providing a positive environment for your staff. This position offers competitive pay ranging from $44,200 to $100,000 with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven experience in retail management, preferably in a supermarket.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations, including inventory and customer service.
• Develop strategic plans to drive sales and profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team, ensuring positive work environment.
• Monitor sales performance and customer feedback for improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Retail management experience

Analytical skills

Customer service orientation

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Computer

Job description

SUMMARY

The Store Director is responsible for overseeing the overall operations of a supermarket, ensuring efficient and profitable business performance. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills to manage day-to-day operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive store growth. The Store Director will lead a team of department managers and staff, ensuring that all store activities align with company policies, procedures, and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee daily store operations, including inventory management, sales, and customer service.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to drive sales, increase profitability, and meet performance targets.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of department managers and store staff, fostering a positive work environment.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, customer feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and company policies.
• Manage store budgets, expenses, and financial reports, ensuring all financial targets are met.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the availability of products, negotiate pricing, and manage stock levels.
• Handle customer complaints and issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Plan and execute promotional events and marketing initiatives to drive traffic and sales.
• Ensure store layout, merchandising, and product displays are aligned with company guidelines and optimize the customer shopping experience.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, organization, and safety within the store.
• Maintains a safe work environment
• Follows all store and department policies and procedures
• Is a safety role model
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Key Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven experience in retail management, preferably in a supermarket or similar environment.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of customer service orientation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise Associates in the store.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.
• Directly supervises non-supervisory associates.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Training Associates; planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Appraising performance; rewarding and coaching Associates.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• One to three months related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to work with Supermarket math concepts such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• First Aid certification provided at store level
• CPR certification provided at store level
• Power Industrial Truck Certification provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Pallet jack
• Computer
• Uniform per store policy
• Associates may be required to use standard equipment including, but not limited to,
• Power jack

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Stoop
• Kneel
• Crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

• Sit
• Climb
• Balance
• Overhead lifting
• Taste or Smell
• Crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

VISION

• Close
• Distance
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Peripheral
• Depth perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally

• Extreme cold
• Extreme heat
• Wet or humid conditions
• Outside weather conditions
• Risk of electrical shock
• Work near moving mechanical parts

NOISE LEVEL

Regularly

• Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

$44,200 up to $100,000 / year with 15% potential bonus (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

Position requirements may vary by store location.