Retail Management Trainee

Ahold Delhaize•Pleasant Hill, FL

About The Position

Hannaford’s Retail Management Training program is a three-year leadership development program that prepares young professionals for leadership roles within the company. Trainees learn the supermarket business from the ground up through technical training and opportunities to develop leadership skills, working with department managers, store managers, and corporate leaders. The first year focuses on Hannaford’s retail operations. During years two and three, trainees apply their training as Assistant Store Managers. Upon completion, graduates are strong candidates for store manager, specialist, or home-office-equivalent roles, with opportunities to pursue a career path suited to their interests. The position may be placed in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, or New York. It requires travel to locations within the assigned geography during training and regular travel to the Home Office in Scarborough, Maine. The program begins in June 2027. The pay range is $49,263–$65,728 per year, with an at-target short-term incentive of 8% of base salary, prorated.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Demonstrated leadership qualities.
Ability to solve problems, make decisions, and perform financial analysis.
Strong verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
Ability to learn quickly and strive for results.
Ability to adapt quickly to change and take on new responsibilities in a fast-paced team environment.
Proactive and action-oriented approach.
Ability to travel to locations within the assigned geography during training and regularly to the Home Office in Scarborough, Maine.

Nice To Haves

Minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred.
Involvement in extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

Complete rotational in-store training in Produce, Deli & Kitchen, Bakery, Seafood, Meat, Center Store, Pharmacy, Front End, Hannaford to Go, Associate Relations, Assistant Store Manager, and Store Manager functions.
Work with department managers, store managers, executive sponsors, and assigned mentors throughout the training program.
Participate in peer learning groups, corporate-side learning opportunities, and leadership workshops.
After six months, join a strategic project workstream, help develop and recommend a solution to a significant company priority, and present the work to top company leadership.
During year two or three, spend three to six months on a team supporting another business function to gain experience and exposure.
Travel to various locations within the assigned geography during training and regularly travel to the Home Office in Scarborough, Maine.
Perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, balance peak workloads, or otherwise support operations.