Center Store Manager-150 W. Olive Ave., Merced, CA 95340

Save Mart Supermarkets•Merced, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center Store Manager ensures that customers’ needs are met and exceeded through effective day-to-day management of Center Store operations and merchandising. The role oversees product and department conditions—including back room, steel and shelving, inventory, schematics, and pricing—to optimize sales, profits, and customer satisfaction. The manager provides leadership and direction to Center Store associates, promotes a culture reflecting Lucky’s mission statement and winning behaviors, and trains and develops associates to support their success and career advancement. The role also manages department performance and productivity to optimize overall store performance.

Requirements

Two-year college degree, or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience.
Completion of the Assistant Center Store Manager rotation, or two years of equivalent management experience, or current employment as a Bakery Department Manager, Meat Department Manager, or Produce Department Manager.
Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours.
Must be forklift certified.
Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership and team-building, customer service, training, organization, math, and administration skills, including department financial skills.
Knowledge of department operations and financials, store hazardous materials and food safety rules, products, visual merchandising techniques, use and care of Center Store equipment and tools, and applicable union contractual agreement language.
Frequent standing and other physical movements.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day Center Store operations and merchandising.
Oversee Center Store products and conditions, including back room, steel and shelving, inventory, schematics, and pricing.
Optimize sales, profits, and customer satisfaction.
Provide leadership and direction to Center Store associates and promote a culture reflective of Lucky’s mission statement and winning behaviors.
Train and develop associates to support their success and career advancement.
Manage department performance and productivity to optimize store performance.