Manager Trainee

Town & Country Market • Valparaiso, IN

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About The Position

The Manager Trainee position involves exposure to operational procedures and understanding the processes that contribute to departmental efficiency and profitability. The training timeline for department rotation will vary based on progress, starting in the Dairy/Frozen Foods department and rotating to the Night Crew Manager position. After a successful evaluation, the trainee will advance to department manager level. The role requires working in temperatures as low as -20F while handling products in freezers and coolers, and the ability to work the overnight shift.

Requirements

• Knowledge of all aspects of grocery store operation.
• Proven skills in analyzing P&L information and taking decisive action to meet budget expectations.
• Proficiency in web-based computer applications, MS Outlook, Excel, and overall computer skills.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including nights and weekends.
• Excellent communication skills with vendors, customers, and employees.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• 2 to 4 years of experience as a manager in a grocery or home improvement store.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), good leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to get along with customers, vendors, suppliers, and associates, and to motivate and lead others.

Responsibilities

• Schedules all departmental associates, oversees their training, evaluates their work, rewards and recognizes their performance, and delegates work assignments effectively.
• Develops and implements merchandising plans, including creating attractive displays and merchandising new items to meet sales and profit objectives.
• Responsible for maintaining proper inventory levels and tracking records to calculate gross profits according to company guidelines.
• Controls department costs by monitoring operations, controlling labor, and reducing losses due to shrinkage and pilferage.
• Identifies areas for improvement in customer service and implements changes and procedures to address these needs.
• Maintains accurate department records on important matters, including associate performance, recognition, and discipline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers