Perishable Assistant Manager

Wegmans Food Markets; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Wegmans Food Markets is seeking energetic individuals for an hourly Entry-Level Manager role in one of our store perishable foods departments in Columbia. You’ll join a dynamic retail environment that’s growing, with opportunities to enhance your skills and advance to leadership roles.

You’ll learn our values, measure and operate with excellence while ensuring the most knowledgeable people educate customers and maintain fresh products.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of work experience or a college degree.
• Computer skills necessary to perform store tasks and learning.

Responsibilities

• Focus on merchandising standards, highlighting quality and freshness of products.
• Educate team members and customers on product offerings with passion and knowledge.
• Proactively approach customers, answer questions, help locate items and suggest meals.

Skills

Work experience

Computer skills

Education

College degree

Job description

Location:

8855 McGaw Road Columbia, MD 21045

Availability Requirement for this role:

Morning, afternoon, evening (includes weekends).

Age Requirement:

Must be 18 years or older

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Range:

$22.50 - $23.25 / hour

Why Work Here

Working at Wegmans provides opportunities to grow, flexible scheduling, incredible benefits, and the experience of working for a company with a reputation you can be proud of.

Job Description:

We’re looking for passionate people ready to collaborate, develop and be leaders. As an hourly Entry-Level Manager in one of our store perishable foods departments, you’ll join a dynamic retail environment that’s growing, with new opportunities available every day to enhance your skill set. You’ll gain a deep understanding of our values, business measures and standards and operations. You will ensure the most knowledgeable and passionate people are working to educate our customers and get them the freshest products available. Within the store, you will have many opportunities to bring your skills to the team with management opportunities available in various departments. These departments may include: Produce, Floral, Deli, Bakery, Cheese, Meat, and Seafood. If you love fresh products and managing others, then this could be the role for you!

What will I do?

• Focus on company standards regarding merchandising, highlighting quality, freshness and uniqueness of products
• Use passion and knowledge to educate team members and customers on product offerings
• Proactively approach customers, answer questions, help locate items and offer suggestions to complete their meals

Required Qualifications

• 1 or more years of work experience or a college degree
• Computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading a team
• Enthusiasm for and knowledge of relevant products
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new situations and subject matters