Store Leader: Drive Sales & Team Excellence

Food Lion; Edgewood (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Edgewood, MD (Store 01547) seeks a leader to manage total store operations and achieve financial and sales goals. You will build associate and customer relations, promote a strong culture, and ensure security, safety and food safety standards at the highest levels.

You will lead the store team, implement corporate initiatives, maintain compliance with laws and policies, and drive performance with a customer-focused approach in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• College graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Solid understanding of store operations required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and customer service skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Must meet physical requirements of the position.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment; Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position requiring accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Maximize all resources (physical, human, and financial) that will enable the store to achieve financial objectives while maximizing sales potential and growing the customer base.
• Lead the implementation of store specific and corporate initiatives by setting high standards, proper planning, and delegation.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, company policies, and standard practices.
• Apply and expand industry and market knowledge to create and improve competitive position.
• Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision, and Strategy

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

College degree or equivalent

Job description

Food Lion in Edgewood, MD (Store 01547) seeks a leader to manage total store operations and achieve financial and sales goals. You will build associate and customer relations, promote a strong culture, and ensure security, safety and food safety standards at the highest levels.

You will lead the store team, implement corporate initiatives, maintain compliance with laws and policies, and drive performance with a customer-focused approach in a fast-paced retail environment.