Store Director - On Site - MN

Cub; Cottage Grove (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Program

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

Job summary

UNFI is seeking a Store Director-level professional to effectively manage Maplewood East and Cottage Grove locations by developing strategies to maximize sales and earnings while coaching employees for ongoing high performance.

You will lead, coach, and oversee store teams, ensuring exceptional customer service, profitable operations, and compliance with policies. The role requires experience in store operations and a drive to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Assistant Store Director.
• College Degree preferred.
• Requires a thorough understanding of store operations and Company practices, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work varying shifts and days of the week (evenings, weekends, early morning or late shifts).
• Ability to interpret profit and loss statements; knowledge to implement emergency procedures for equipment/software malfunctions.

Responsibilities

• Leads, directs, coaches and assists associates throughout the store in performing their duties.
• Works with and through the team to enforce company standards for friendly, prompt and courteous customer service.
• Manages the overall operation of the store to increase sales, profits, and service levels.
• Monitors store expenses and ensures expense targets are met.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Store Director and Department Managers on weekly sales and earnings objectives.
• Drives for results to achieve sales and earnings targets.
• Fosters a customer-focused culture through Greet, Offer and Thank principles.
• Creates a culture of trust and empowerment for decision-making.
• Promotes teamwork and collaboration across staff.
• Develops associates via training and mentoring toward specific roles.
• Communicates goals clearly in person and in writing.
• Plans for current and long-term goals with contingency planning.
• Adapts to customer needs, schedules, and priorities; embraces new technology.
• Learns and applies company manuals, policies and procedures.
• Responds resourcefully to inquiries from associates and customers.
• Builds relationships with customers and maintains engagement.
• Utilizes P&L, sales, purchases, labor and cost reporting to drive results.
• Brings broader business insights to maximize sales.
• Ensures safety and food safety practices are updated and implemented.
• Obtains all licensure required for store operations.

Skills

Assistant Store Director

Store operations knowledge

Shift flexibility

Profit and loss interpretation

Education

College degree

Job description

• Hiring at Maplewood East and Cottage Grove Locations ONLY.

• Hiring at Maplewood East and Cottage Grove Locations ONLY.

Purpose

Effectively manages store operations by developing and implementing strategies to achieve maximum sales and earnings while coaching/training/developing employees for ongoing high performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Leads, directs, coaches and assist associates throughout the store in performing their duties.
• Works with and through team to follow and enforce company standards for friendly, prompt and courteous customer service by ensuring that all associates assist customers in locating and when necessary, retrieving merchandise in the store; create and maintain an exceptional customer service culture in their store
• Manages the overall proficient operation of the store and assists in the corporation’s plans to increase store sales, profits, and service levels
• Monitors store expenses and ensures that expense target are met
• Works with Assistant Store Director and Department Managers to strategize in achieving weekly sales and earnings objectives
• Drives for results to achieve company sales and earnings objectives.
• Engages and expects our associates to live the Greet, Offer and Thank principles to create an exceptional customer focus culture in their store
• Creates a culture where associates are trusted and empowered to make decisions
• Creates a cohesive environment of teamwork and collaboration where associates value one another and understand how they can contribute to the overall success of the store
• Develops associates by teaching/coaching/mentoring and training towards specific roles and goals in order to increase the talent for the organization
• Influences store team to accomplish specific goals with regular and consistent communication in person and in written form
• Organizes and plans for current and long term goals along with having a contingency plan for unpredictable outcomes
• Readily adapts in response to customer needs, to changes in schedules, and work priorities.
• Adapts to new technology and be proficient in its operation
• Learns, understands, and applies the information contained in company manuals, policies and practices related to store operations
• Is resourceful and knowledgeable to answer associate and customer’s needs
• Builds relationships with the customers and maintains customer engagement
• Readily understands and utilizes P&L, sales, purchases, labor and cost reporting to impact results
• Brings a broader perspective on how the business works outside of the industry and applies the business knowledge to maximize sales
• Ensures overall safety and food safety practices are updated and implemented
• Obtains all licensure required for store operations

Job Requirements

Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience as an Assistant Store Director.
• College Degree preferred.
• Requires a thorough understanding of store operations and Company practices, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work varying shifts and days of the week (may include evenings, weekends, early morning or late shifts).
• Requires the ability to interpret profit and loss statements. Requires the knowledge and ability to implement emergency procedures in the event of equipment and computer software malfunctions.
• Requires the ability to interpret profit and loss statements. Requires the knowledge and ability to implement emergency procedures in the event of equipment and computer software malfunctions.
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

Physical Environment

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Ability to reach, lift, stack and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 55 lbs. Ability to push and pull fully loaded hand trucks and pallet jacks. Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are necessary. Requires the physical ability to be able to cover for various positions throughout the store as required.
• May occasionally be exposed to temperatures of approximately -20 Fahrenheit, 28 Fahrenheit, and 35 Fahrenheit, while handling products in freezers, coolers and display cases. Temperatures of approximately 150 Fahrenheit while handling products in hot cases. Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled store environment.
• Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
• Incumbent may sit for periods of time at desk or computer terminal.

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Compensation

UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.

Benefits

For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.

Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.

UNFI’s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.