Grocery Manager

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation Time

Employee Discount

Job summary

Frontline Source Group - Nationwide Staffing & Executive Search is assisting a Cincinnati-based retailer in recruiting a Grocery Manager to lead a high-volume department and own day-to-day operations.

You will oversee product flow, train and coach staff, manage inventory, and partners with vendors to support customer success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Grocery/retail leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of inventory control and receiving.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Customer-focused communication and teamwork.
• Proficiency with Google Drive and Microsoft Office a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily grocery department operations and maintain shelves and displays.
• Recruit, train, and coach department staff for high performance.
• Manage product lifecycle from buying to merchandising.
• Monitor inventory to reduce waste and improve availability.
• Build relationships with vendors and drive sales growth.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and customer-friendly environment.
• Travel between store locations and events as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Product rotation

Receiving

Ordering

Merchandising

Retail operations

Customer focus

Time management

Data entry

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Tools

Google Drive

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client in Cincinnati, OH, has an immediate opening for a Grocery Manager on a direct hire basis.

Company Profile

• Established Grocery Retailer
• Team atmosphere and environment
• Passion for serving customers

Grocery Manager

Lead a high-volume grocery department where your decisions directly influence product selection, merchandising, team performance, customer experience, and sales growth. This Grocery Manager role is a great opportunity for an experienced retail, grocery, food, or merchandising leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys owning day-to-day department operations.

You will oversee product flow from purchasing through receiving, storage, rotation, and presentation while developing a knowledgeable, customer-focused team. If you bring strong grocery operations experience, an eye for quality, and a hands-on leadership style, this is an opportunity to grow your career in an energetic and highly visible retail setting.

• Lead daily grocery department operations, ensuring shelves, displays, backstock, and inventory are organized, well-maintained, and customer-ready
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop department employees to build a high-performing, service-driven team
• Identify performance gaps and provide constructive coaching to support employee growth and accountability
• Manage the full product lifecycle, including buying, transportation, receiving, unloading, storage, rotation, and merchandising
• Inspect products for freshness, quality, condition, accuracy, and presentation standards
• Drive department sales and profitability through strategic purchasing, inventory management, merchandising, product placement, and exceptional customer service
• Monitor inventory levels and product movement to reduce waste, improve availability, and support strong in-stock conditions
• Build and maintain productive relationships with vendors, sales representatives, and business partners
• Partner with vendors to identify new product opportunities, seasonal trends, promotional opportunities, and items that support customer demand
• Maintain accurate records, department files, product information, and operational documentation
• Support a clean, safe, organized work environment for employees and customers
• Assist customers with product questions, recommendations, and issue resolutions
• Travel between store locations and industry events or shows as needed
• Take on additional department and store responsibilities based on business needs

Grocery Manager Background Profile

Previous grocery, retail, food service, merchandising, warehouse, or specialty-food experience preferred

Prior Supervisory Or Management Experience Strongly Preferred

• Knowledge of inventory control, product rotation, receiving, ordering, merchandising, and retail operations
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, coach, and hold employees accountable
• Customer-focused communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with vendors and team members
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management abilities
• Basic computer, math, data-entry, filing, and recordkeeping skills
• Experience with Google Drive and Microsoft Office is a plus

Must be at least 21 years old

Features And Benefits

• Compensation Range: $49,400 - $60,000
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• Paid Vacation Time
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Discount
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• A leadership role with the autonomy to make decisions, introduce ideas, and shape department success