Retail Store Leadership Trainee

Hannaford; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford in Rutland, VT is seeking a Management Trainee to develop into a future Store Manager. You will oversee the entire store in the absence of the Store Manager and support operations to meet financial and sales goals.

The program emphasizes leading a team, building associate and customer relations, and maintaining strong communication across the store and organization while upholding Hannaford standards, safety practices, and local programs.

Qualifications

• College degree or Retail Management work experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of store operations and total store merchandising techniques.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability and availability to work a schedule that meets business needs.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment.
• Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position requiring accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall operation of the entire store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Support the management and duties of Store operations to meet financial and sales goals.
• Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy.
• Maintain solid communications with the management team, all associates in the store and throughout the organization.

Skills

Store operations

Merchandising

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

College degree or Retail Management experience

Tools

Computers

Calculators

Communication systems

Job description

Hannaford in Rutland, VT is seeking a Management Trainee to develop into a future Store Manager. You will oversee the entire store in the absence of the Store Manager and support operations to meet financial and sales goals.

The program emphasizes leading a team, building associate and customer relations, and maintaining strong communication across the store and organization while upholding Hannaford standards, safety practices, and local programs.