Assistant Manager of Perishables

Hy-Vee • Fitchburg, MA

247d

About The Position

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. The Assistant Manager Store Operations, Assistant Manager Perishables, and Assistant Manager Health Wellness Home will supervise and coordinate the activities of employees, ensuring that customer's needs are met. This position is exempt and reports to the District Store Director or Store Manager, overseeing all positions except those designated otherwise.

Requirements

• High School or equivalent experience.
• One year or more of retail experience including performing the duties of an Assistant Manager.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Possess the ability to interview to obtain basic information and guide people.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Knowledge of market trends and merchandising techniques.
• Experience in training and developing employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a positive attitude; creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.
• Generates a friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to customers; providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to customers.
• Provides prompt, efficient and friendly customer service by exhibiting caring, concern and patience in all customer interactions.
• Assists customers by escorting them to products, securing products that are out of reach, and loading or unloading heavy items.
• Responsible for perpetuating the fundamental values of the Hy-Vee culture, including honesty, integrity, friendliness, and caring for customers and employees.
• Oversees proper training, handles employee issues, and coordinates disciplinary procedures when necessary.
• Determines location of ad and promotional displays, ensures product quality and quantities to meet customer and store demands.
• Ensures compliance with store accounting procedures and reports potential problems.
• Oversees building/ground maintenance and all store sanitation and cleanliness.
• Uses and understands all hardware and software technology in the store.
• Assists in forecasting and reviewing the store labor schedule.
• Evaluates employee performance to recommend personnel actions.
• Trains and enforces safety procedures to provide a safe and healthy work environment.
• Directs the ordering of merchandise in their respective areas.
• Coordinates compliance of employees with established policy/law, security, sales, and record keeping procedures.
• Assists with replenishing shelf product and designs displays.
• Confers with employees and assists in solving problems affecting job duties.
• Reports to work when scheduled and works expected number of hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED