Retail Store Manager Trainee - Lead & Grow

Hannaford Supermarkets; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets in St Albans, VT is seeking a Management Trainee to develop the skills needed to run a full-service store. The program focuses on operations, customer service, and leadership, with hands-on experience across all departments.

Successful trainees will learn scheduling, team development, merchandising, safety compliance and financial basics while reporting to the Store Manager. This role offers a path to Store Manager and career growth within Hannaford.

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.

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

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Education

College degree or Retail Management experience

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets in St Albans, VT is seeking a Management Trainee to develop the skills needed to run a full-service store. The program focuses on operations, customer service, and leadership, with hands-on experience across all departments.

Successful trainees will learn scheduling, team development, merchandising, safety compliance and financial basics while reporting to the Store Manager. This role offers a path to Store Manager and career growth within Hannaford.