Co-Manager - Cary, NC

Lowes Foods•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

The Co-Manager helps ensure the effective and profitable operation of an assigned retail store and develops the hosts assigned to the store. The role also involves pursuing self-development and building proficiency in the skills needed to become a senior co-manager. The Co-Manager assists the Store Manager with sales growth, guest service, financial performance, asset protection, expense control, staffing, training, and development of the store management team. The role helps maintain food safety, sanitation, safety, compliance, and positive store morale. For the Center Store Co-Manager assignment, the position also includes managing grocery inventory to achieve shrink results of 0.40% of sales or less. The company describes itself as family-owned and growing, and offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), a pension plan, a shopping discount, paid time off, weekly pay, and other benefits.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills generally associated with a Bachelor's degree.
1–2 years of supermarket management experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager in implementing an in-store sales-building culture through company merchandising programs, weekly sales plans and themes, maintaining in-stock conditions, and participating in weekly sales meetings.
Help provide desired guest satisfaction, courtesy, and service throughout the store, with particular emphasis on the front-end fast service commitment.
Achieve budgeted financial results in the assigned area and assist the Store Manager in achieving total store results.
Protect company merchandise, cash, facilities, and equipment; conduct weekly manager audits of the front end, DSD receiving, and pricing; and help ensure required shrink functions are performed.
For the Center Store Co-Manager assignment, manage grocery inventory to achieve shrink results of 0.40% of sales or less.
Control store variable expenses effectively, including achieving budgeted wage percentage.
Assist with store staffing, including forecasting needs, recruiting, and training; build a talent-planning bench and develop and execute plans for high-potential and promotable individuals.
Ensure direct reports understand performance expectations, hold them accountable for budgeted results, and review performance with them through ongoing feedback and annual appraisals.
Monitor and respond to store conditions through frequent, detailed store walks.
Train and develop the store management team, especially department managers, and serve as a resource to these leaders.
Ensure sanitation and food-safety standards are maintained throughout the store.
Promote positive store morale through effective supervision and recognition, supporting an enthusiastic, guest-focused workforce and selling culture.
Provide and facilitate effective communication with the Store Manager, Field Merchandisers, and store hosts.
Ensure the store operates in compliance with company standards, as measured by ALI audits.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, as well as company policies.
Maintain a safe facility for guests and hosts.