Store Operations Leader — Assistant Manager

Food Lion; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion is seeking a Store Manager in Martinsville, VA to lead store operations, develop associates, and drive sales while maintaining high standards of customer service and safety. You will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and daily store performance, serving as Manager on Duty when needed.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication, and adherence to Food Lion's guiding principles and policies within a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent preferred.
• Department Manager or equivalent experience required.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and develop associates.
• Manage performance through coaching, appraisal and disciplinary efforts.
• Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy.
• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast and easy customer service.
• Ensure proper control of all store funds and company assets.
• Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause associate or customer accidents.
• Observe and ensure compliance with company security, safety, and food safety standards.
• Understand and use company tools such as financial reports, ACIS, scheduling, CAO, and business information systems.
• Support the achievement of store budgeted financial and operating results.
• Serve as Manager on Duty when Store Manager is not present.
• Assist the Store Manager with day-to-day operations of the entire store.
• Serve as a model for customer service and vital behaviors.

Skills

Store operations

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership and supervision

Education

College degree

Job description

Food Lion is seeking a Store Manager in Martinsville, VA to lead store operations, develop associates, and drive sales while maintaining high standards of customer service and safety. You will oversee budgeting, scheduling, and daily store performance, serving as Manager on Duty when needed.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, effective communication, and adherence to Food Lion's guiding principles and policies within a fast-paced retail environment.