Store Director in Training

Heritage Grocers Group•Oakland, CA

About The Position

Cardenas Markets is seeking a retail Store Manager/Store Director to join a store team and participate in its Store Director in Training program. The program includes approximately six to eight weeks of work in various departments, including Bakery, Deli, Meat, Grocery, Produce, and Front End, as well as learning opening and closing procedures. After completing training, the employee works alongside the Store Director as Acting Store Director and takes responsibility for the store’s overall operation and profitability. The role provides leadership to department managers and Team Members, evaluates departments, and coaches managers to maximize each department’s contribution to the store’s success. The Store Director in Training learns all facets of store operations and works with corporate management, department managers, Team Members, and vendors to drive sales and provide strong customer service. The position supports effective merchandising, sales and production goals, store staffing and training, customer and employee engagement, and compliance with company policies and health and safety standards. The stated pay scale is $89,000 to $102,000; individual pay depends on factors including skills, relevant experience, education, and training.

Requirements

Retail grocery store background.
Strong management experience.
Strong understanding of all phases of store operations.
Exceptional leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
Ability to develop and achieve sales and production goals.
Ability to handle conflict resolution.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to monitor sales and labor levels.
Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

Train in Bakery, Deli, Meat, Grocery, Produce, and Front End departments and learn their opening and closing procedures.
Learn all facets of store operations, including inventory levels, store conditions, loss prevention, and security issues.
Work with corporate management, department managers, Team Members, and vendors to drive sales and maintain high customer-service levels.
Promote sales objectives through merchandising and Team Member training.
Conduct store meetings about goals, sales, advertisements, and strategies.
Promote communication with customers and Team Members to encourage teamwork and engagement.
Maintain health and safety standards for customers and Team Members.
Ensure store personnel and vendors follow company policies.
Interview candidates and complete onboarding and orientation.
Communicate policy changes, announcements, and standards to store personnel.
Train, coach, and develop store management, and help ensure departments are adequately staffed and thoroughly trained.
Evaluate departments and coach department managers to maximize their contribution to store success.
After training, work alongside the Store Director as Acting Store Director and lead the store’s overall operation and profitability.