Store Leader – Retail Operations & Growth

Food Lion; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in Durham, NC is seeking a Store Manager to lead total store operations, drive financial results, and foster a strong team culture. You will ensure safety, customer service, and compliance while building relationships with associates and the community.

The role requires proven leadership, store operations knowledge, and the ability to implement company initiatives, optimize resources, and maintain loss prevention. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

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 use technical information to solve problems.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Must meet minimum age requirements for the position.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals as a Certified Food Safety Manager or able to obtain accreditation within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Maximize resources to achieve financial objectives and grow sales.
• Lead implementation of store and corporate initiatives with high standards.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and best practices.
• Apply market knowledge to improve competitive position.
• Provide leadership to promote Food Lion values and strategy.
• Maintain safe, secure, and pleasant environment for customers and associates.
• Control store funds and assets effectively.
• Recruit and develop qualified associates to meet talent needs.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Leadership abilities

Ability to learn multiple tasks

Problem-solving abilities

Education

College graduate or equivalent

Certified Food Safety Manager accreditation or training plan

Job description

Food Lion in Durham, NC is seeking a Store Manager to lead total store operations, drive financial results, and foster a strong team culture. You will ensure safety, customer service, and compliance while building relationships with associates and the community.

The role requires proven leadership, store operations knowledge, and the ability to implement company initiatives, optimize resources, and maintain loss prevention. Competitive salary and benefits offered.