Safeway Assistant Store Director- Anne Arundel County MD

Safeway; Arnold (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Store Director to oversee store operations and ensure exceptional customer service. This role involves managing staff, optimizing store performance, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in retail management. Join a forward-thinking company that values employee development and offers a collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about retail and customer satisfaction, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of assistant manager experience in retail or service industry.
• Strong leadership and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage store operations and staff in the absence of the Store Director.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain store standards.

Skills

Customer Service

Leadership

Supervisory Skills

Store Operations

Education

High School Diploma

College Degree

Job description

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As one of the primary contacts for Safeway customers, the First Assistant Store Director is actively involved in and provides friendly, courteous, and helpful customer service on a daily basis. The First Assistant Store Director is also responsible for assisting the Store Director with the total operations of the store and performs various duties personally or through supervision of store employees (100+ bargaining unit and non-contract employees). The First Assistant Store Director position is a non-union, salaried position and reports directly to the Store Director.

The First Assistant Director manages the entire store with the authority to operate the store at maximum efficiency during the absence of the Store Director. The First Assistant Store Director is responsible for the supervision of all store employees. This includes orienting new employees, training and developing, scheduling and payroll, performance evaluation, and personnel actions (e.g., hiring, promoting, disciplining, etc.). Our First Assistant Directors also performs or delegates security and cash control procedures, the handling of customer complaints, the reporting of accidents/injuries, the maintenance of sanitation standards, office and accounting functions, the maintenance of in-stock conditions, and ensuring communication between departments and among store personnel.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Overall management responsibility for operation of retail grocery store during absence of the Store Director, including store performance, control of cash, inventory and security, customer services, and management of staff.
• Track, analyze and take action to improve store performance by forecasting of weekly/daily sales goals and meeting or exceeding established goals.
• Communicate sales goals, department performance and sales opportunities with staff to ensure positive results.
• Forecast, schedule, and monitor labor to be consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; create action plan to address cost control issues.
• Support Store Director with development and direction in the execution of strategies to improve product placement and appearance.
• Monitor display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions. Ensure that products are properly displayed and ordered in a manner to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Manage issues relating to store maintenance, cleanliness, safety and sanitation.
• Oversee and monitor handling of cash and accounting; ensure store is secured.
• Prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage time and resources so that work objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures, including check cashing, security, safety, sanitation, wage and hour, etc.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and needs; ensure that employees provide customers with superior customer service through use of best practices and communication of the importance of superior customer service.
• Select, train, develop, and manage job performance of store employees, with assistance of other management personnel.
• Provide constructive suggestions and encouragement, set performance expectations, provide honest feedback, and identify assignments to provide others with developmental opportunities.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationship with union officials and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreement provisions if applicable.
• Preserve positive working relationships with direct reports, peers, supervisors, suppliers, and customers effectively handling complex or difficult situations involving others.
• Motivate others to perform the job and work towards common objectives. Serve as a role model to others instilling a positive attitude in his/her employees.
• May perform other management duties to keep the store functioning effectively at all times.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of assistant manager experience responsible for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation within the retail or service industry - OR - Two years' experience as a department manager with responsibility for managing a department/team within a multi-department operation within the retail or service industry
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree is preferred
• Strong customer service and supervisory skills
• Solid understanding of overall store operations
• Proven ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills
• Will be required to repeatedly use hands, arms, legs, and feet for sustained action (e.g. walking around the store, stocking, rotating product).
• Ability to stand 100% of the shift and work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

Pay Transparency: The pay range is $65,000 to $75,000 per year, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.”

Travel

May be required to travel for training or participation in corporate programs and focus groups. Additionally, travel to other stores to assist when necessary may be required. Respond to: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting: https://careersatsafeway.com/

Schedules

With many of our stores operating 24 hours per day, interested applicants must allow for a variety of shifts and long hours including nights, holidays, and weekends. Days off during the work week are seldom taken consecutively. As an Assistant Store Director, a significant portion of your day will be spent on the sales floor managing employees and interacting with customers.

Albertsons Companies - Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail

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