Grocery Manager PC FT

Piggly Wiggly Food/Fresh For Less and Affiliated Companies•Panama City, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Panama City Grocery Manager Food For Less is seeking an experienced Grocery Store Manager to join our team! The ideal candidate will have experience in the grocery industry, a passion for customer service, and a strong ability to manage and motivate staff. We are a locally owned full-service grocery store. Our mission is to provide accessible, reliable, and safe products and services to grocery stores and other business investments efficiently and affordably through prudent business decisions for the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on great customer service, community connection, acting with integrity and respect and always be ready to serve, adapt, learn, and grow. The Grocery Store Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations, developing, and implementing strategies to increase sales, managing inventory levels, and ensuring that all health and safety regulations are followed. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take their career in the grocery industry to the next level. This is a grocery leadership role offering opportunity for advancement and training program designed to grow your managerial skills. Pay based on experience:

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Ability to successfully complete the applicable Division Management Training Program within 12 months of hire
Possess/Obtain Food Manager Certification within 3 months of hire
Management: 2 years (Required)
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Nice To Haves

Any supervisory responsibilities, retail experience, financial responsibility including budget preparation and management experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting with the overall day-to-day operations of the grocery store including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and profit results.
Assess daily the stores' ability to meet/exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance.
Assist with coaching and development of store associates through both formal and informal interactions.
Demonstrate the company's values of respect, civility, honesty, integrity, belonging and safety.
Assist grocery store manager and associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience
Lead teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives
Work with department leaders and associates to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation of plans
Achieve/exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, wage budgets and profit budgets, and other targeted goals
Drive sales working with department leaders to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store department's contribution
Assist the GM/store manager in the regular store-level financial performance discussions to include developing budgets and other targeted goals with store associates
Utilize coordinators and other field staff to ensure store departments are achieving sales and profit goals and ensure implementation, and execution of division merchandising plans
Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations in the surrounding area in which the store operates
Serve as liaison providing feedback to Store Manager, District Manager and Coordinators on the effectiveness of Division merchandising and operational plans/programs
Assist the store manager in the hiring, onboarding, development and associate relations responsibilities
Reduce turnover and increase retention
Provide timely feedback to department leaders and associates on individual and department performance
Assist with the management of labor and supply costs daily to meet customer service and financial targets
Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills or knowledge in position and/or related areas; keep up with current developments and trends
Ensure associates and location comply with laws and regulation applicable to the company
Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation