Store Director in Training

Heritage Grocers Group•San Jose, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a retail Store Manager/Store Director to join our store team and participate in our Store Director in Training program. This program offers the candidate the ability to work in various departments for approximately six to eight weeks. Upon completion of the training program, you will work alongside the Store Director as the Acting Store Director and have responsibility for the overall operation and profitability of the store. You will work with department managers providing leadership and ensuring that Team Members are supervised, and the entire store staff is well-trained and productive. The Store Director in training will be responsible for continuously evaluating all departments and coaching department managers to maximize each department's contribution to the store's overall success. This includes training in various store departments such as Bakery, Deli, Meat, Grocery, Produce, and Front End, understanding opening and closing procedures for all departments, and ultimately providing leadership and direction to Team Members.

Requirements

Strong understanding of all phases of store operations
Possesses exceptional leadership, mentoring and communication skills
Ability to develop and achieve sales and production goals
Ability to deal with conflict resolution
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to monitor sales and labor levels
Proficiency in MS Office.
Retail Grocery Store background
Strong Management experience

Responsibilities

Responsible for learning 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 in driving sales while ensuring high levels of customer service.
Promote sale objectives with proper merchandising and training of team members.
Conduct Store meetings to discuss goals, sales, ads, and strategies to ensure success of store.
Promote effective communication with customers and team members that encourage teamwork and high levels of engagement.
Maintain health and safety standards to ensure well-being of all customers and team members.
Ensure company policies are followed by all store personnel and vendors.
Interview candidates and complete onboarding and orientation process.
Effectively communicate policy changes, announcements, or standards to all store personnel.
Train, coach and develop store management; assist in ensuring departments are properly staffed and thoroughly trained in all aspects of their job.