Assistant Manager of Perishables - Salary

Hy-Vee•Omaha, NE

About The Position

The Assistant Manager of Perishables supervises and coordinates employee activities and helps ensure customer needs are met. The role supports store operations, customer service, employee relations, merchandising, product quality, departmental profitability, and compliance with company policies and applicable laws. The position reports to the District Store Director and Store Manager and may supervise all positions except those listed above or otherwise designated by the Store Manager. The Assistant Manager helps maintain a friendly, helpful store environment; trains and supports employees; addresses employee issues; and participates in recruiting, interviewing, performance evaluations, and personnel recommendations. The role also supports ordering and merchandising, schedules and labor planning, store cleanliness and maintenance, safety, accounting procedures, and the use of store technology. The employee assists throughout the store as needed and is expected to work scheduled hours. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent experience.
At least one year of retail experience, including performing Assistant Manager duties.
Ability to solve practical problems involving a variety of variables with limited standardization and interpret instructions.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to interview people to obtain basic information, provide basic direction, follow technical manuals, and interact with people.
Ability to perform medium physical work: exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Visual ability to see at distances from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet, with or without correction, including depth perception, color vision, and field of vision.
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, reach, stand, walk, pull, lift, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
Availability to report to work when scheduled and work the expected number of hours.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Pursuit of retail educational opportunities and continuing education whenever possible.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate employee activities and ensure customer needs are met.
Promote friendly, efficient customer service and a positive store atmosphere.
Oversee employee training, address employee issues, and coordinate disciplinary procedures when necessary.
Determine the location of advertising and promotional displays, and ensure product quality and quantities meet customer and store needs and profitability goals.
Ensure customer service, employee relations, and departmental profitability standards are met.
Ensure compliance with store accounting procedures and report potential problems.
Oversee building and grounds maintenance, sanitation, and cleanliness.
Use and understand store hardware and software technology.
Assist with forecasting and reviewing labor schedules according to store director guidelines.
Evaluate employee performance and recommend personnel actions, including promotion, transfer, or dismissal.
Train employees on safety procedures, promote a safe work environment, complete customer accident and injury reports, and assign duties according to work restrictions.
Direct merchandise ordering in the respective areas.
Coordinate employee compliance with established policies, laws, security, sales, and record-keeping procedures.
Assist with replenishing shelf product and designing and constructing displays.
Help employees resolve problems affecting job duties, productivity, and adherence to policies and procedures.
Adhere to company policies and store guidelines, report to work as scheduled, and work the expected number of hours.
Determine employee motivational needs and provide an appropriate work environment.
Recruit and interview applicants, recommend or determine employment, and assist with orientation coordination.
Stay current on market trends and information, including competition, products, equipment, and merchandising techniques.
Provide continuing education to employees on updated company and store policies, procedures, and job duties.
Recommend merchandise additions, deletions, and shelf allocations.
Pursue retail educational and continuing education opportunities when possible.
Assist in all store areas as needed and coordinate with department heads on schedules, labor, purchasing, and merchandising.
Sell merchandise to employees and customers, issue merchandise for authorized inter-store transfers, and operate cash registers.
Perform other job-related duties and special projects as required.