Co-Manager - Charlotte Metro Area

Lowes Foods•Concord, 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, guest service, financial performance, asset protection, expense control, staffing, and the development of store leaders. The role helps maintain food safety, sanitation, safety, store morale, communications, and compliance with company standards and applicable laws and policies. The description includes specific responsibilities applicable to a Center Store Co-Manager.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills generally associated with a bachelor's degree.
3–5 years of progressive supermarket management experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager in building an in-store sales culture by executing merchandising programs and weekly sales plans, planning sales themes, maintaining in-stock conditions, and participating in weekly sales meetings.
Provide desired guest satisfaction, courtesy, and service throughout the store, with emphasis on front-end fast service.
Achieve budgeted financial results in the assigned area and assist the Store Manager in achieving total-store results.
Protect company assets, including 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.
Manage grocery inventory to achieve shrink results of 0.40% of sales or less, where applicable to Center Store Co-Manager.
Control store variable expenses, including achieving the budgeted wage percentage.
Assist with store staffing, including forecasting staffing needs, recruitment, and training; build a talent-planning bench and develop plans for high-potential and promotable employees.
Set performance expectations for direct reports, hold them accountable for budgeted results, and review performance and provide ongoing and annual appraisal feedback.
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, fostering an enthusiastic, guest-focused workforce and selling culture.
Provide and facilitate effective communications with the Store Manager, Field Merchandisers, and store hosts.
Ensure the store operates in compliance with company standards, including standards measured through 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.
Pursue self-development and proficiency in skills necessary for assignment as a senior co-manager.