District Manager

SpartanNash • Findlay, OH

10d

About The Position

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states. Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! Location: 317 W Main Cross St - Findlay, Ohio 45840 Position Summary: This role is responsible to provide strategic direction for retail operations, to ensure operational execution meets company goals of sales, margin, private label penetration, OSAT, associate satisfaction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Ten years of comprehensive retail operations experience.
• Five years of experience in a supervisory/management role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to effectively manage internal and external business relationships and work collaboratively.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, project management, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and financial/business acumen skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of merchandising and procurement principles and skills, and in-depth knowledge of the meat/seafood merchandising.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required; Access experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds.
• The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk.
• While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area).
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain company culture and promote positive work environment that fosters strong associate relations, as well as positive customer and community relations.
• Responds to inquiries or concerns from customers, regulatory agencies, members of the business community and associates.
• Develop talent pipelines and succession plans within retail.
• Reviews profit and loss statements and monitor factors contributing to profitability.
• Reviews financial statements and trains store directors to read, understand and use the information to improve retail operations.
• Enforces and follows all government requirements, health and safety codes, inspection standards and company policies, procedures and retail operating standards that apply to the conduct of business.
• Promotes a healthy and safe environment for employees and customers and protects company assets.
• Directs the activities of Store Directors and may direct other associates and/or activities.
• Plans, assigns, and guides the work of the store management team.
• Is responsible for the execution of merchandising and operational plans.
• Ensure positive customer experience.
• Help foster the growth and development of people resources.
• Responsible for the department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals.
• Develop and monitor department budget as required.
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trend and best Retail Merchandising practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Benefits

• As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package .
• SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging.
• We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.
• We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager