Department Manager Trainee: Retail Ops & People Leader

Hannaford Supermarkets; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in Bedford, NH seeks a Department Manager to lead the assigned department, ensuring product quality, presentation, and service for customers. Build strong associate and customer relations and promote Hannaford's culture through store huddles and consistent use of tools to guide performance.

You will hire, train and develop associates, meet departmental financial objectives, supervise duties, and maintain accurate records of production, inventory, and sales while upholding

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of store operations and total store merchandising techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to learn multiple tasks.
• Demonstrated good judgement solving problems, making decisions, handling complaints and disputes.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage associates across multiple departments.
• Department Manager or equivalent experience required.
• College degree or equivalent preferred. Accreditation as Food Safety Manager desirable.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and inclusive environment to retain associates and customers.
• Ensure that all quality standards are met.
• Manage department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Ensure the maintenance of the department's appearance and presentation.
• Hire, train and develop associates to meet the department needs.
• Attain departmental financial objectives.
• Supervise performance of all duties and responsibilities of all assigned department associates.
• Role model outstanding friendly customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Judgement

Leadership

Education

College degree or equivalent

Certified Food Safety Manager accreditation

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in Bedford, NH seeks a Department Manager to lead the assigned department, ensuring product quality, presentation, and service for customers. Build strong associate and customer relations and promote Hannaford's culture through store huddles and consistent use of tools to guide performance.

You will hire, train and develop associates, meet departmental financial objectives, supervise duties, and maintain accurate records of production, inventory, and sales while upholding