Grocery Department Manager — Relocation & Housing Included

Alaska Commercial Co.; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing accommodations

Relocation package

Benefits package

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alaska Commercial Company is seeking a Department Manager, Grocery in Kotzebue, AK. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary range of $62,500 - $76,000 per year depending on experience, with relocation and housing accommodations provided.

You will lead the grocery department, ensure proper merchandise presentation, manage labor costs, and drive sales through promotions. ACC emphasizes community service, growth on the job, and support for rural Alaskan stores.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in grocery retail.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with high attention to detail.
• Proven organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Experience with visual merchandising, inventory management, training and development, and sales and service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure appropriate merchandise is ordered and properly presented to maximize sales and profits.
• Control labor and overhead costs.
• Ensure merchandise is priced correctly.
• Drive sales through promotional offerings.
• Role model great service and demonstrate enthusiasm to delight customers.
• Share knowledge and best practices to create team spirit across the department.
• Achieve maximum sales and impact seasonal events, planning well and reacting to weather changes.
• Monitor customer service levels and address issues as needed.
• Ensure store policies and procedures are communicated to department employees.
• Support the rest of the store management group.
• Maintain high quality products by following correct handling practices.

Skills

Grocery retail management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Visual merchandising

Job description

Alaska Commercial Company is seeking a Department Manager, Grocery in Kotzebue, AK. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary range of $62,500 - $76,000 per year depending on experience, with relocation and housing accommodations provided.

You will lead the grocery department, ensure proper merchandise presentation, manage labor costs, and drive sales through promotions. ACC emphasizes community service, growth on the job, and support for rural Alaskan stores.