Safeway- Assistant Store Director- Silver Spring MD

Safeway • Silver Spring, MD

428d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Assistant Store Director at Safeway plays a crucial role in managing the store's operations in the absence of the Store Director. This position involves providing excellent customer service, supervising store employees, and ensuring the store operates efficiently. The Assistant Store Director is responsible for various managerial tasks, including employee training, performance evaluation, and maintaining store standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of assistant manager experience in a multi-department operation within the retail or service industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree is preferred.
• Strong customer service and supervisory skills.
• Solid understanding of overall store operations.
• Proven ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in grocery store operations.
• Ability to handle complex or difficult situations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Overall management responsibility for operation of retail grocery store during absence of the Store Director.
• Track, analyze and take action to improve store performance by forecasting weekly/daily sales goals.
• Communicate sales goals, department performance and sales opportunities with staff.
• Forecast, schedule, and monitor labor to be consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines.
• Support Store Director with development and direction in the execution of strategies to improve product placement and appearance.
• Monitor display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions.
• Ensure that products are properly displayed and ordered to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Manage issues relating to store maintenance, cleanliness, safety and sanitation.
• Oversee and monitor handling of cash and accounting; ensure store is secured.
• Prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage time and resources effectively.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Focus on customer satisfaction and ensure employees provide superior customer service.
• Select, train, develop, and manage job performance of store employees.
• Maintain appropriate professional relationship with union officials and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Motivate others to perform the job and work towards common objectives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees