Senior Store Leader – Grocery Operations & Growth

Safeway; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability & life insurance

Sick pay

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Bereavement pay

Retirement benefits (pension/401k)

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Safeway is seeking a Store Director with strong leadership to manage all facets of a retail grocery operation. You will drive store performance, control cash and inventory, supervise staff, and ensure superb customer service while maintaining safety and compliance across the store.

The role requires at least 3 years of management experience in retail, a high school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred), and proven leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ management experience in a multi-department operation within retail.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
• Strong customer service and supervisory abilities.
• Solid understanding of overall store operations.
• Demonstrated leadership capability and team development.
• Must have passed the Store Director Selection (SDS) process.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store performance, cash, inventory and security, and staff management.
• Forecast and drive weekly/daily sales goals; communicate goals to staff.
• Plan labor, scheduling, and costs within wage budgets and productivity rules.
• Direct product placement and promotional execution; maintain in-stock conditions.
• Ensure safety, sanitation and compliance with policies and laws.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to employees.

Skills

Store management

Customer service

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Store operations

SDS process

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Job description

Safeway is seeking a Store Director with strong leadership to manage all facets of a retail grocery operation. You will drive store performance, control cash and inventory, supervise staff, and ensure superb customer service while maintaining safety and compliance across the store.

The role requires at least 3 years of management experience in retail, a high school diploma or equivalent (college degree preferred), and proven leadership skills.