General Merchandise Manager

Northeast Grocery; Slingerlands (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Grocery is seeking an experienced General Merchandise Manager to lead the General Merchandise and HBC department. You will oversee budgeting, inventory control, and staff development while ensuring compliance with company standards and 5S practices.

You'll coordinate merchandising, supervise associates, and work with other managers to maximize sales. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Meet budgeting and financial targets for General Merchandise (CTO).
• Control inventory levels and CGO process compliance; conduct cycle counts.
• Maintain GM and HBC stock within corporate standards, including pricing and shelf tags.
• Coordinate merchandising of all GM products.
• Hire, train and develop associates in the General Merchandise department.
• Manage department staff and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Collaborate with other managers on displays to maximize sales.
• Maintain a neat, clean 5S-compliant workstation at all times.
• Receive warehouse and vendor GM products accurately.
• Control shrink through related policies and procedures.

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Retail operations

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay starts at. Pay is based on experience.

SUMMARY

Provides fast, friendly, helpful and efficient service to all Price Chopper customers. Satisfies the customers' needs with a well stocked department to promote optimal opportunity for sales. Maintains corporate and state sanitation regulations. Responsible for the overall operation of the General Merchandise and HBC department to include financial controls, inventory ordering, shrink controls, and associate training and development. May be responsible for the store operation on certain nights of the week as designated by the Store Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for meeting the budgeting and financial aspects (CTO) of the General Merchandise department. Includes budgeted sales, payroll, gross profit and shrink.
• Responsible for control of all inventory levels and compliance with the CGO process. Support CGO initiatives fully. Conducts mandatory cycle counts.
• Ensure that GM and HBC departments are well stocked and presented within all corporate standards to include pricing, shelf allocations and unit tags.
• Responsible for coordinating the merchandising of all GM products.
• Responsible for the hiring, training and development of all associates within the General Merchandise department.
• Manage associates within the department and ensure that all associates adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Work closely with other department managers in display merchandising and handling of general merchandise products to maximize sales.
• Maintain a neat, clean and organized workstation, according to 5S standards, at all times.
• Maintain shelf conditions according to company programs.
• Receive all warehouse and vendor general merchandise products (Dexing) accurately.
• Control shrink through adherence to related policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management and adhere to all company policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be at least 18 years of age.Ability to manage others and demonstrate follow-through to achieve desired results and objectives.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Satisfactory performance reviews. Strong communication skills. High School Degree or equivalent. 3+ years of related experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

EQUIPMENT USED

Our Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.