Store Manager Candidate - Jackson, Tn Store #9679
About The Position
The Store Manager Candidate supports the Store Manager with effective implementation of store processes, including employee supervision, staffing, inventory management, stocking and receiving, paperwork, and other store needs. The role provides interactive development for an external candidate for the Store Manager role and is intended to be held for a limited period. The position helps maintain store operations and customer service, supports merchandising and inventory processes, and may operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence. The work involves frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and handling merchandise and equipment. It also includes lifting, occasional step-ladder use, and regular driving of the employee’s own vehicle to meetings, other stores, and bank deposits. The environment is fast-paced with moderate noise, and may involve exposure to weather, cleaning solutions, slippery floors, and extreme cold in freezers.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages.
- Knowledge of cash-handling procedures, cashier accountability, and deposit controls.
- Ability to learn and perform cash register functions, including generating reports.
- Knowledge of inventory management and merchandising practices.
- Knowledge of cash, facility, and safety control policies and practices.
- Knowledge of recruiting, interviewing, hiring, counseling, and termination practices, including legal compliance and internal processes.
- Proficient interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proficient organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to solve problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
- Two or more years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
- Valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent is strongly preferred.
- Two or more years of experience in a retail grocery store is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with recruiting and staffing activities.
- Assist with store merchandising, including staging, stocking, storage, presentation, and proper use of fixtures, signage, and pricing.
- Assist with inventory management, including damages, markdowns, register scanning, paperwork, facility controls, and conducting inventories.
- Follow ordering practices to meet or exceed in-stock targets.
- Provide leadership in delivering superior customer service.
- Model compliance with Company procedures and policies.
- Participate in store opening and closing activities.
- Ensure Company funds are deposited safely in the designated bank.
- Support store financial integrity through cashier accountability, key control, security practices, and cash control procedures.
- Help maintain clean, well-stocked stores and a safe environment for customers and employees.
- Operate the store in the Store Manager’s absence.
- Review operating statements to identify business trends, expense-control opportunities, potential shrink, and errors.
- Complete paperwork and documentation according to guidelines and deadlines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
