Bakery Sales Manager

PRIMARY PURPOSE

Effectively manage department operations to meet financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Treat all co-workers with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Provide recognition of accomplishments and offer constructive counseling when necessary.
• Ensure department associates are properly trained by certified trainers.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed as outlined.
• Develop product knowledge in all areas of the Bakery department.
• Use RF (Radio Frequency) unit as needed.
• Retrieve and organize bakery product loads.
• Assist in effectively ordering and maintaining inventory control to maximize sales and limit shrink issues.
• Conduct performance appraisals on all department associates according to company standards.
• Maintain effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associates' personal needs.
• Understand and use company tools such as; MPP, financial reports, scheduling, ordering and business information systems.
• Ensure operational and merchandising standard practices are followed to maximize profitability, paying special attention to product rotation.
• Maintain solid communication in the department and throughout the organization.
• Observe and ensure compliance with company sanitation, safety, and food safety standards.
• Understand the causes and means for resolving and limiting shrink.
• Have total understanding of the department's standard practice manual.
• Perform all other duties and projects as assigned by Store Manager.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage a team.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to use technical information to solve problems.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.
• 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform the job functions.
• Perform repetitive grasping, pinching, squeezing, and hand/arm motions while standing/walking the majority of the shift.
• Lift up to 30 lbs. 40% of the time and up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Reach to shoulder level or overhead on occasion while lifting up to 20 lbs. on occasion.
• Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
• Use hands to operate controls, feel objects and use tools to prepare products.
• Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Foster a positive and inclusive environment to retain associates and customers.
• Ensure the maintenance of the department's appearance and presentation.
• Manage department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Hire, train and develop associates to meet the department needs.
• Attain departmental financial objectives.
• Supervise performance of all duties and responsibilities of all Bakery associates as assigned.
• Role model outstanding friendly customer service.
• Use good judgment in the delegation, assignment, and follow-up required for the efficient performance of the department.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records of production, shrink, sales and inventory.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

SALARY RANGE

Salary range is between $ 49,400 - $67,496 Annual (40 Hours) Eligible for 5 additional hours at OT

HANNAFORD PROVIDES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EMPLOYMENT TO ALL ASSOCIATES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX (INCLUDING PREGNANCY, CHILD-BIRTH AND RELATED CONDITIONS), AGE, VETERAN STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY AND GENDER EXPRESSION, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY LAW.