Deli Seafood Sales Manager

Category/Area of Expertise: Retail Operations

Job Requisition: 466311

Address: USA-MA-Middleboro-8 Merchants Way

Store Code: Store 08005 Deli (5151178)

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

• Provide recognition of accomplishments and offer constructive counseling when necessary.
• Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Ensure department associates are properly trained by certified trainers.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed as outlined.
• Build and maintain and ice wall.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of the Deli department (deli meats, cheese, chicken, salads, sandwiches, etc.), Bakery department and the Seafood department (quality specifications, filleting/steaking/dressing, core variety, preparation ideas, etc.).
• Use RF (Radio Frequency) unit as needed.
• Retrieve and organize bakery product loads.
• Assist in effectively ordering and maintaining inventory control to maximize sales and limit shrink issues.
• Conduct performance appraisals on all department associates according to company standards.
• Maintain effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associate's personal needs.
• Understand and use company tools such as: MPP, financial reports, scheduling, ordering and business information systems.
• Ensure operational and merchandising standard practices are followed to maximize profitability, paying special attention to priority categories.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
• Observe and ensure compliance with company sanitation, safety and food safety standards.
• Understand the causes and means for resolving and limiting shrink.
• Have total understanding of the department's standard practice manual and Program Manuals for each Deli, Bakery, and Seafood program.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• A high school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage a team.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to use technical information to solve problems.
• Thorough knowledge of MPP is required.
• A strong working knowledge of established standards and sanitation requirements are necessary.
• Effective time management skills are necessary, as well as the proven ability to manage people.
• Flexibility is a must.
• 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.

• Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform the job functions.
• Stand or walk 100% of the time while working in an area surrounded by freezers and coolers filled with ice.
• Perform repetitive grasping, pinching, squeezing, and hand/arm motions while standing/walking the majority of the shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Frequent bending.
• Frequent reaching, grasping and lifting items at or above waist level.
• Reach to shoulder level or overhead on occasion while lifting up to 20lbs. on occasion.
• Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
• Use hands to operate controls, feel object, and…