Store Director in Training - Crystal Coast, NC

Lowes Foods•Cape Carteret, NC

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About The Position

A Lowes Foods Store Director ensures effective and profitable store operations through sales maximization and host growth. The role supports the company brand and instills service priorities and cultural initiatives to maximize sales. The candidate must be open to working at any of the Morehead City, Cape Carteret, or Jacksonville area stores.

Requirements

Possess skills and knowledge generally associated with a bachelor's degree.
Have 3–4 years of progressive supermarket management experience, preferably to the Store Manager level.
Be open to working at any of the Morehead City, Cape Carteret, or Jacksonville area stores.

Nice To Haves

Progressive supermarket management experience to the Store Manager level.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain an in-store sales-building culture through company merchandising programs, weekly department sales plans, weekly sales themes, in-stock conditions, and weekly sales meetings.
Provide desired levels of guest satisfaction, courtesy, and service throughout the store, with special emphasis on the front-end fast service commitment.
Achieve budgeted financial results.
Protect company assets, including merchandise, cash, facilities, and equipment; conduct weekly manager audits of the front end, DSD receiving, and pricing; and follow through on required shrink management programs.
Control store variable expenses, including achieving budgeted wage percentage.
Staff the store by forecasting needs, recruiting, and training; build a talent-planning bench and develop and execute plans for high-potential and promotable individuals.
Ensure direct reports understand performance expectations, hold them accountable for budgeted results, and review performance through ongoing feedback and annual appraisals.
Monitor and react to store conditions through frequent, detailed store walks.
Train and develop the store management team, especially co-managers, and serve as a resource for these leaders.
Ensure sanitation and food safety standards are maintained throughout the store.
Create positive store morale through effective supervisory treatment and recognition, supporting an enthusiastic, guest-focused workforce embedded in a selling culture.
Communicate effectively with the Division Director, Support Staff, and store hosts.
Ensure stores comply with company standards, as measured by ALI audits.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, as well as company policies.
Maintain a safe facility for guests and hosts.