Third Person in Charge

Albertsons • San Jose, CA

272d • $29 - $34

About The Position

Albertsons-Safeway has an opening for a Third Person in Charge in San Jose, CA. The Third Person in Charge is responsible for the operations of the entire store when the Store Director (SD) and Assistant Store Director (ASD) are not present. The position is one of the job classifications from which candidates for retail leadership development training are typically selected, the successful completion of which may lead to advancement into store management. The Third Person in Charge provides customer service, administers training to new employees, coordinates with others to determine hiring needs and to identify and select candidates for interviews, and assists with merchandising execution for the store. The Third Person also coordinates with the late shift employees in directing the day-to-day activities of the late shift when the Store Director and Assistant Store Director are not present, including assessment of daily operational needs and training personnel. Assists in ordering, receiving storing, pricing, stocking and merchandising.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).
• Four or more years retail experience required.
• Retail grocery experience preferred.
• Proficient customer service and supervisory skills.
• Strong understanding of overall store operations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership skills and the ability to get along with others.
• High degree of initiative and sense of urgency.
• Available to work flexible hours (am/pm shifts).
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Ability to be friendly, courteous, tactful, and maintain composure in dealing with customers and co-workers.
• Analytical ability to handle administrative details such as planning, reporting, meeting operational objectives, scheduling, and supervising.
• Knowledge of basic math and weights and measures.

Responsibilities

• Works primarily closing shifts to run total store operations in the absence of the Store Director and Assistant Store Director.
• Works with the Assistant Store Director on center of store operations and fills in for Assistant Store Director on their days off.
• Overall management responsibility for the total store operation, including supervision of all employees and handling customer complaints.
• Initiates corrective action as needed in the absence of the Store Director and Assistant Store Director.
• Acts as the liaison between the Store Director/Assistant Store Director and the late shift operations.
• Encourages and maintains an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with an emphasis on fast, friendly, courteous customer service.
• Engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.
• Handles customer relations issues.
• Performs ordering, receiving, storing, pricing, stocking, and merchandising duties.
• Coordinates with late shift employees/department leads in planning, organizing, and directing day-to-day operations of the store during the late shift.
• Assists with implementing Company and Division merchandising policies and/or Store Director instructions.
• Coordinates with Assistant Store Director to prepare 'things to do list' for night stockers for closing shifts.
• May perform duties of the receiving clerk in the absence of the Inventory Control Clerk.
• Builds and executes marketing and merchandising plans for the store working with Head Clerks, PICs, and Food Clerks.
• Supports Store Director and Assistant Store Director with execution of strategies to improve product placement, profit, sales, store standards, and other key metrics.
• Trains Head Clerks/PICs for possible promotion to Third Person in Charge.
• Supports the Store Director with the overall success of the Company's Safety Culture and Safety programs.
• Coordinates with Store Director and Head Bookkeeper/In-Store Recruiter to assess and meet hiring needs.

Benefits

• Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
• Competitive Wages
• Bonus Eligible, where applicable
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

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