Store Leadership Trainee - Retail Operations

Hannaford; Hooksett (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannaford Supermarkets is seeking a Management Trainee to prepare for future Store Manager responsibilities at our Manchester, NH location. You will oversee store operations in the manager's absence, support financial and sales objectives, and promote a strong, customer-focused culture aligned with Hannaford strategies.

The program emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and learning multiple tasks and systems to drive performance while ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• College degree or Retail Management work experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of store operations and total store merchandising techniques.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as effective communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability and availability to work a schedule that meets business needs.
• 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 company provided 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

• Responsible for the overall operation of the entire store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Support the management and duties of Store operations to meet financial and sales goals.
• Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy.
• Maintain solid communications with the management team, all associates in the store and throughout the organization.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

College degree or Retail Management experience

Job description

Hannaford Supermarkets is seeking a Management Trainee to prepare for future Store Manager responsibilities at our Manchester, NH location. You will oversee store operations in the manager's absence, support financial and sales objectives, and promote a strong, customer-focused culture aligned with Hannaford strategies.

The program emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and learning multiple tasks and systems to drive performance while ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance.