Store Manager in Training

Position Summary:

Learns how to serve as the leader and to oversee the retail operation of a specific store, in conjunction with the General Manager; and learns how to help ensure that the store operates efficiently and in compliance with applicable Federal, State and local laws and Company policies.

Position Responsibilities

Provides customer service leadership/direction, in conjunction with the General Manager, for entire store and team of

employees working in that location

• Monitors store activities to ensure that transactions are taking place in the proper manner, in order to provide maximum customer service
• Demonstrates customer service as a priority; handles escalated customer concerns and emergencies in absence of the General Manager. Seeks appropriate resolution for the situation while observing Company guidelines and ensuring customer satisfaction
• Trains, schedules and coaches all new and current store associates to ensure store positions are staffed to appropriately handle Customer Service needs
• Ensures customer service is a priority by scheduling staff consistent with customer activity o Adheres to and trains employees on Federal, State and local regulations and ensures the sale of age restricted products are prohibited to individuals under the minimum age requirement
• Helps ensure that employees follow all Company policies as detailed in the Operations Manual, and in compliance with Federal, State and local laws; including taking steps to ensure compliance with uniform, personal appearance, and customer service standards
• Works in tandem with the General Manager to ensure Management/leadership is available to customers and employees at all times
• Provides support to store as needed, often beyond regularly scheduled work times. If not available, ensures that a reliable back up has been provided
• Assists in identifying qualified applicants, performing interviews as needed, and making employment decisions including but not limited to hiring, evaluating, scheduling, training and disciplining as needed
• Ensures applications and staffing forecasts are forwarded to recruiting centers when applicable
• Promotes an environment focused on customer service, satisfaction and store cleanliness
• Maintains high staff retention by helping to develop leaders, empower employees and encourage increased employee productivity
• Helps perform and supervise all minor maintenance tasks in order to eliminate inconvenience to the customer; supports procedures for additional repairs and maintains work orders
• Responds quickly to all emergencies for the safety and security of customers and employees and notifies the appropriate individuals
• Ensures proper execution of Company standards by maintaining knowledge in the following sales responsibilities: food focus, counts/inventory, vendor relations and selling point/engagement
• Assists in implementing all merchandising, marketing and foodservice programs, which includes maintaining plan-o-gram integrity, appropriate sign placement and proper preparation and execution of foodservice products
• Promotes store sales and selling initiatives and encourages the team to strive to reach goals/objectives. Provides suggestions for improving sales, margins and execution of all programs
• Motivates and coaches store associates on proper upselling techniques. Reviews sales reports to ensure the store is on track to achieve selling point goals and promotions
• Ensures promotional signage and displays are properly updated per guidelines
• Provides training to store associates regarding food preparation procedures. Ensures proper preparation, presentation and maintenance of all stock levels
• Ensures products are in-stock, in date and available for purchase; helps audit inventory on a regular basis and manages on-hand quantities, adding back stock to displays as needed
• Demonstrates a high value for Health, Environment, Safety and Security (HES) issues, initiatives and programs in both personal and organizational responsibilities • Integrates HES into day-to-day job performance. Maintains a safe environment for all customers and employees
• Ensures that employees are properly trained to order merchandise and products
• Conducts area pricing surveys, at the request of the General Manager, reports the results and adjusts sales prices as directed
• Follows and complies with all health and sanitation procedures and adheres to safe work practices
• Ensures that all necessary store reports and paperwork are completed accurately and in a timely fashion
• Completes other duties as assigned by Management