Assistant Manager of Perishables

Hy-Vee • Le Mars, IA

286d

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 needs are met. This position is non-exempt and reports to the District Store Director, Store Manager, and Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• One year or more of retail experience including performing the duties of a Service Manager.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of retail market trends and merchandising techniques.

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 out-of-reach items, and loading/unloading heavy items.
• Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call.
• 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.
• 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 designing 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