Store Manager Trainee

The Markets (Harps Food Stores)•Natchez, MS

80d•Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager Trainee program is designed to develop skills and knowledge necessary to become a store manager. This program typically lasts from six months to a year. During this period, trainees will learn the various functions of a store, including scheduling, application review and interviewing, new employee training, inventory control, merchandising, employee supervision and evaluation, and record-keeping. Trainees will work under the oversight of the store manager, who will provide feedback and coaching. Trainees will also spend time in every department, shadowing department managers. Companies invest significant resources in this program with the goal of transitioning trainees into store manager positions. Some trainees may be required to relocate to different stores to gain diverse management experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
Proven leadership skills
Knowledge in departmental processes and financial management practices in the retail supermarket industry
Strong knowledge base in supermarket retail and core business practices that affect retail supermarket operations
Ability to create an environment that seeks innovation, fresh new ideas and perspectives that create value and produce financial results
Ability to accomplish a win/win result in all negotiation processes entered
Ability to be forward thinking and have global perspective, while delivering financial results with all initiatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships internally and externally
Moves, lifts, carries and places merchandise and supplies weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
Frequently reaches overhead and below the knee, including pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching and twisting with or without bearing weight.
Occasionally required to climb and/or crawl.
Occasional repetitive motion with hand(s) and arm(s), such as grasping, gripping and turning
Stands and/or walks frequently throughout shift
Visually locates merchandise and other objects, at near and/or far distances, as well as verifies information, often in small print
May be exposed to all weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow, ice and wind) as well as, inside work with variations in heat, cold, dust and humidity
May be exposed to cleaning solvents or other chemicals
May be exposed to latex, eggs, nuts soy and wheat

Responsibilities

Learn store operations and develop skills to become a store manager.
Perform duties including scheduling, application review and interviewing, new employee training, inventory control, merchandising, employee supervision and evaluation, and record-keeping, with store manager oversight.
Spend time in every department and shadow department managers.
Initiate, develop, and foster relationships with others.
Demonstrate responsible behavior, thoroughness of work, and dependability.
Consistently demonstrate compliance with company policies and procedures.
Deliver superior customer service and hospitality.
Demonstrate and act in accordance with company values, beliefs, and business ethics.
Act consistently in accordance with organizational values and model high standards of behavior.
Demonstrate a "no excuses" approach to attitude, performance, and results.
Work in the best interest of the company.
Act on initiative without being prompted.
Handle problems with minimal guidance.
Make things happen and take action quickly.
Anticipate and recognize customer needs and exceed expectations.
Use customer information to improve products and services.
Continually strive to improve customer satisfaction.
Encourage an atmosphere of teamwork.
Support others, facilitate their work, and defend them when appropriate.
Encourage cooperation and trust within a group.
Show concern for the rights, values, and worth of others.
Treat others fairly and consistently.
Empathize with others' emotions and consider their perspectives.
Exceed customer expectations to support the company's Mission Statement.