Meat Dept Lead Trainee – Drive Ops & Service

Hannaford; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford in Claremont, NH seeks a Store Department Leader to oversee daily operations, guide the Assigned Department team, and assist the Assistant Store Manager in achieving financial and sales goals. You will build strong associate and customer relations and promote Hannaford's strategy through effective leadership.

Responsibilities include driving sales with merchandising strategies, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and coaching staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Retail experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.
• Accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or obtain accreditation within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Assigned Department operations in accordance with established department standard practices, in the absence of the Assistant Store Manager.
• Lead excellent customer service and goodwill by role modeling and providing high standards in customer service and sales building.
• Aid in growing sales through effective merchandising strategies.
• Support that department conditions involving appearance, quality, variety, safety, sanitation, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level.
• Maintain accurate records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory.
• Utilize company tools such as: financial reports, scheduling, productivity, ordering, and business information systems.
• Assist in creating and maintaining effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associates' personal needs.
• Use good judgment in the delegation, assignment, and follow up required for the efficient performance of the department.
• Provide real time coaching, feedback, and assist with the performance management process.
• Assist in training and developing associates to meet the department needs.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and with store management.
• Observe and follow all company policies and established standard practices.
• Perform all other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Merchandising

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hannaford in Claremont, NH seeks a Store Department Leader to oversee daily operations, guide the Assigned Department team, and assist the Assistant Store Manager in achieving financial and sales goals. You will build strong associate and customer relations and promote Hannaford's strategy through effective leadership.

Responsibilities include driving sales with merchandising strategies, maintaining safety and sanitation standards, and coaching staff.