ShopRite - Store Manager

Cadient, LLC; Phoenix (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ShopRite of Jacksonville in Phoenix, MD is seeking a Store Manager to direct all store functions and lead a team to achieve sales, profit, and customer experience goals. The role focuses on building a culture of continuous improvement, improving associate morale, and driving best-practice execution across departments.

The Store Manager will oversee safety, presentation, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with policies, training, and staffing to meet budgeted targets.

Qualifications

• Ability to make decisions to improve business results based on data.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English clearly.
• Ability to stand/walk for long shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise store functions and associates to meet goals.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and strong customer experience.
• Ensure safety, friendliness, presentation and efficiency standards.
• Lead onboarding and development of store staff.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Leadership

Team management

Customer focus

Problem solving

People development

Tools

Basic computer use

Job description

It takes many different skills, abilities, and people to be a part of the team that operates our stores. ShopRite believes that its associates are its best asset. Associates are provided with the knowledge, skills, and tools to be the leading retailer in our markets.Whether it's providing world-class customer service, offering exceptional products at a competitive price, or learning the latest in merchandising and display, the company's training programs provide the individual with a solid foundation to achieve their best.

Location: Phoenix,MD(ShopRite of Jacksonville)

Supervised by: Director of Operations

Job Summary

To effectively direct and supervise all functions and activities of the store and its Associates to achieve the Organization’s goals (i.e. sales, profit, Customer Experience, and Associate Engagement) in accordance with our Purpose and Service Priorities. The Store Manager will be responsible for building and driving a culture of continuous improvement and changing behavior to positively impact the Customer experience and Associate morale. This leader will ensure the efficiency of each department by implementing best practices to drive consistency to win in the competitive marketplace.

Essential Job Functions

Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Manager to possess the minimum qualifications listed and to perform these functions in accordance with all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency). These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Safety (Food Safety & Compliance)

• Perform and enforce all duties are completed in accordance with all Company policies and programs, and all Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations, including all environmental, health, safety and food safety, security policies, programs, laws and regulations.
• Perform and enforce all duties are in accordance with the Company’s HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer’s label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Ensure a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment in accordance with Store QA standards .
• Clearly communicate and consistently enforce store and Company safety policies and procedures.
• Observe and enforce all safety regulations are followed by Associates when operating equipment.
• Observe and enforce the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment by Associates.
• Ensure training and adherence to all company procedures in emergency situations.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and in good working order; address any maintenance or equipment problems immediately.
• Ensure that Associates operating power equipment (balers, hi-lo’s, power jacks, slicing machines, etc.) are 18 years of age or older.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 60 lbs .

Friendliness (Customer Experience & Associate Engagement)

• Provide strong, positive, and proactive leadership to all members of the Store Team.
• Provide clear direction, ongoing feedback and hold each Associate accountable for their performance and results.
• Coach, mentor, and encourage all Associates to be successful.
• Greet all Customers and act as a role model for providing Customers with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Participate in onboarding process and procedures of new Associates in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Recommend continuous improvements to refine or execute existing marketing strategies to improve shopper commitment to the store.
• Support current charitable promotions facing Customers (i.e. Partners in Caring, Check Out Hunger).
• Provide continual training, developmental action planning, and meaningful feedback on job performance to Associates.
• Provide opportunities for Associates to cross-train in other store departments.
• Maintain an open line of communication and work cooperatively with all business partners.
• Lead Associates to work cooperatively while encouraging enthusiasm, loyalty, and creativity.
• Encourage and recognize Associates to provide a positive Customer Experience.
• Understand all union contract and company policyparameters and apply same to daily operations and situations.
• Handle Associate/Customer conflicts providing positive resolutions.

Presentation (Personal & Department Conditions)

• Portray a professional appearance and set expectations for Associates in accordance with the Company Dress Code Policy.
• Set and maintain the expectation for the proper execution of weekly price changes.
• Monitor and ensure cleanliness and neatness in all areas of the store, including internal and external building and grounds..
• Responsible for ensuring that the store is fully stocked, rotated, and properly merchandised in all display cases, shelves and other applicable displays according to tag allocation and department standards.
• Ensure the quality of all product and secure properly in appropriate storage areas.
• Ensure the accuracy of item pricing, item locator and shelf allocation.

Efficiency (Department Operations & Regulatory Compliance)

• Supervise day to day direction of all Associates.
• Understand and utilize all required applications and current technology as relates to store Operations.
• Monitor sales, profit, cost trends, and develop plans of actions as required.
• Ensure all reports and records are accurate, complete and retained in accordance with Company policy, i.e. inventory processes, CGO processes.
• Ensure proper staffing is maintained to meet projected sales and Customer Experience needs.
• Understand and manage the impact of store financials and reports, and develop plans to achieve budgeted goals. Create and manage plans to meet Company shrink goals.
• Clearly communicate and consistently enforce store and Company policies and procedures.
• Complete all applicable store training programs.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance and work overtime as assigned.
• Ensure the quality of all product and secure properly in appropriate storage areas.
• Identify and develop talent within departments.
• Work with department manager to master productivity, profitability, effective merchandising and staff development.
• Understand and ensure adherence to Local, State and Federal regulations as they relate to store operations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with all Local, State, and Federal Department of Labor Minor Regulations for any Associates under 18 years of age.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Required Qualifications

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to make decisions to improve business results based on data available
• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 60 lbs .
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items from overhead racking and storage areas.
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.
• Ability to engage and lead Associates to achieve store goals.

ShopRite ShopRite of Jacksonville
Phoenix , MD 21131

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