Rangeley IGA Closing Manager - Rangeley

Position Overview:
As a Closing Manager On-Duty, you will be responsible for improving and maintaining the day to day operations of the grocery store. You will be responsible for developing strategies to improve customer service, store culture, drive store sales and increase profitability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe, happy, full, fresh and clean store
• Maintain sales floor, preparation, equipment and storage areas that are clean, orderly and meeting company and health department standards at all times
• Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the product and services offered by the company.
• Communicating company, department and job specific information to all teammates.
• Communicate with store management regarding inventory, sales and any issues within the store
• Ensuring all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability per department
• Implement and execute company marketing plan to ensure product freshness to optimize sales with minimal shrink.
• Participating in departmental meetings, leadership meetings etc to ensure alignment on store growth and development
• Serving as a coach and mentor to all team members; identifying and recommending teammates for higher levels of responsibility
• Recommend and perform corrective steps for below acceptable teammate behaviors on the job in the absence of management
• Monitor inventory levels, ordering products such as but not limited to various products to maintain a diverse and stocked selection
• Implement and execute best practices to minimize profit losses and maximize overall store profit
• Build and promote a fun and rewarding store culture to maintain low levels of turnover while achieving financial success.
• Lead the team and store with a hands-on approach in the absence of store management to achieve financial goals.
• Adhere to all company safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Environment:

• Ability to work in varying temperature-controlled environments.

Schedule:

• Second Shift, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Experience:

• Preferred: One (1) – three (3) years supervisory experience
• Preferred: Five (5) years’ grocery or equivalent experience
• ServeSafe certification or comparable

Skills:

• Physical abilities: May be required to lift up to 80-85lbs.; standing, bending, lifting and twisting for up to 90% of your shift; frequently lifting product from various heights including floor level to over your head; Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily; working in various temperature controlled environments; walking on a variety of flooring such as concrete, tile, carpet etc
• Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
• Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Working in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest quality
• Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards of product handling from all perspectives
• Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practices throughout shift