Assistant Store Manager

About the role

Support the management and duties of store operations to meet financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Food Lion Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance through performance management, coaching, appraisal and disciplinary efforts
• Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and Strategy
• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with primary emphasis on fast and easy customer service
• Ensure conditions involving security, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest levels
• Support the achievement of store budgeted financial and operating results
• Serve as Manager on Duty, perform all of the responsibilities of the Store Manager when he or she is not present
• Aid the Store Manager with the day-to-day operations of the entire store
• Manage and develop associates to ensure adherence to Standard Practices
• Maximize sales through excellent customer service and minimize shrink through proper utilization of Standard Practices
• Ensure store conditions, customer service and satisfaction, product quality, freshness, availability, variety and execution of all policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations
• Interact with associates; ensure associates understand Food Lion's expectations and have the tools and training to be successful
• Perform all other duties and projects as assigned

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent preferred
• Department Manager or equivalent experience required
• Strong understanding of store operations and total store merchandising techniques
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Desire and ability to lead and manage associates throughout multiple departments

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment
• Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position requiring accreditation