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

Qualifications

• 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
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations
• 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