Store Director in Training

Heritage Grocers Group•Oakland, CA

1d•$89,000 - $102,000•Onsite

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 involves approximately six to eight weeks of training in various store departments, including Bakery, Deli, Meat, Grocery, Produce, and Front End, with instruction on each department’s opening and closing procedures. After completing the program, the trainee will work alongside the Store Director as the Acting Store Director and take responsibility for the store’s overall operation and profitability. The role provides leadership to department managers and Team Members, supports effective supervision and training, and continuously evaluates departments and coaches department managers to maximize their contributions to the store’s success. The position involves working with corporate management, department managers, Team Members, and vendors to drive sales and provide high levels of customer service. The work environment is typical of a retail store. The stated pay scale is $89,000 to $102,000; individual pay depends on factors including skills, relevant work 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 resolve conflicts.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to monitor sales and labor levels.
Proficiency in MS Office.

Responsibilities

Learn all facets of store operations, including inventory levels, store conditions, loss prevention, and security issues.
Train in Bakery, Deli, Meat, Grocery, Produce, and Front End, including learning opening and closing procedures for all departments.
Complete the training program and provide leadership and direction to Team Members.
Work alongside the Store Director as Acting Store Director and take responsibility for the overall operation and profitability of the store.
Work with corporate management, department managers, Team Members, and vendors to drive sales and ensure high levels of customer service.
Promote sales objectives through appropriate merchandising and Team Member training.
Conduct store meetings to discuss goals, sales, advertisements, and strategies.
Promote effective communication with customers and Team Members to encourage teamwork and engagement.
Maintain health and safety standards for customers and Team Members.
Ensure company policies are followed by store personnel and vendors.
Interview candidates and complete onboarding and orientation.
Communicate policy changes, announcements, and standards to store personnel.
Train, coach, and develop store management; help ensure departments are properly staffed and Team Members are thoroughly trained.
Continuously evaluate departments and coach department managers to maximize each department’s contribution to store success.