Grand Market Manager

Job Overview

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$50,000- $82,500

Responsible for managing the entire activity of the grocery store, ensure profitable operation of all departments in the store and implements Corporate Commission merchandising and inventory programs. Schedules workloads; hires and trains store personnel; and resolve all store personnel issues in accordance to company policy and Human Resource guidelines.

• Responsible for the efficient, profitable and safe operation of the store within limits of and in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Tribal Laws and Regulations, and for creating a favorable community image through civic participation.
• Responsible for the execution of Retail initiatives and achievement of store sales, profit and expense goals.
• Implements Guest Service Program to the fullest extent possible.
• Organizes, supervises and coordinates the work of the store.
• Responsible for the development and leadership of store associates.
• Supervises total store operation to ensure desired quality, variety, displaying and accurate pricing. Ensures good housekeeping and sanitation.
• Responsible for the implementation of all Corporate Retail policies, and procedures to ensure preventative sanitation and to maintain the required standard of sanitation.
• Prepares quarterly and yearly budgets with supervisor. Maintains constant follow-up to assure budget sales, gross profit and controllable expense goals are being achieved.
• Support Corporate programs, advertised and in-store promotions.
• Monitors competition regularly for pricing, variety, quality and merchandising.
• Directs and assists in the training, development and appraisal of store associates.
• Recruits, hires and terminates for cause part-time and full-time associates. Consults with District Manager and Human Resource Manager concerning issues with department managers. Assists in the recruitment and selection of store department managers.
• Recommends and counsels on promotions, demotions and transfers of store personnel. Implements and maintains work schedules, labor control and store payroll expense control programs. Approves all work schedules weekly.
• Follows scheduled store and department inventories and works to stay within budget.
• Schedules and directs store inventories and manages overall inventory controls, including Shrink Awareness.
• Implements and maintains community and customer service programs.
• Implements and maintains associate relations and benefits programs.
• Monitors dress code for all associates.
• Maintains accurate records required by management. Initiates and prepares forms required.
• Establishes schedules to ensure good housekeeping practices and proper maintenance of equipment and facilities, both in-store and external premises, and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Handles all other projects and duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration preferred.
• Must have five (5) years prior experience as grocery store manager, or assistant store manager.
• Must have three (3) years prior experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating grocery store marketing programs.
• Must also have five (5) years progressive supervisory experience in a grocery store.
• Must have two (2) year sub‑department management experience.

• Must have extensive POS systems knowledge for a grocery store.
• Must have working knowledge of health and safety standards to operate a grocery store.
• Must be computer literate in Microsoft applications.
• Must be able to pass background check.
• Must possess excellent written, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Must be Serv‑Safe Certified within six (6) month of employment.
• Must have knowledge and experience in analyzing profit/loss statements and balance sheets, and knowledge and experience in maintaining real‑time inventory at cost.
• Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian…