Store Merchandise Manager

Winn-Dixie • Callahan, FL

124d

About The Position

Southeastern Grocers is committed to a culture of belonging and fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate differences. As a great place to work, we empower everyone to be their full, authentic selves. The Store Merchandise Manager leads and manages center store department operations and associates to execute company best practices to maximize sales and profitability. This includes overseeing processes for inventory control, receiving product, planogram integrity, and pricing to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with company policies and municipal/state/federal laws. The role also involves creating a shopping and working environment that exemplifies the company's commitment to service, quality, and neighborhood partnerships, while increasing customer confidence and loyalty through clean and consistent operating conditions and courteous service. This is a working management position that requires a balance of physical labor, delegation, team building, leadership, planning, and administrative work.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field preferred.
• 3 - 6 years of supervisory experience required.
• 1 - 5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.
• Proficient with computer applications used in effectively operating the department.
• Strong customer service skills and exceptional interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills.
• Possession of Food Safety Certification or the ability to obtain it within 180 days of placement.
• High standard of integrity and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Leads and empowers teams to deliver a great shopping experience for customers in alignment with the company's vision, goals, expectations, and policies.
• Establishes and maintains professional working relationships with customers, associates, schools, vendors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
• Manages in-stock conditions, inventory, shrink, pricing, receiving, and expenses including labor and supply management.
• Maximizes sales and profits by ensuring effective display and sales techniques, efficient ordering, scheduling, and work planning.
• Delegates authority, responsibility, and accountability to managers and creates a coordinated, motivated management team.
• Trains and coaches department managers on all KPIs, product stocking, customer service, product knowledge, suggestive selling, safety, and sanitation.
• Supports the hiring and training execution in the store, ensuring proper onboarding and training for new associates.
• Adheres to all regulatory compliance requirements pertaining to food safety and executes all product recalls and withdrawals in a timely manner.
• Cultivates a culture of safety within the store and ensures all associates are working safely and have received necessary safety training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED