Border - Assistant Bakery Manager - Lower Valley

Job Summary

As a Retail Management Trainee at H-E-B, you'll experience department-specific on-the-job training, leadership development, and training to hone your financial and management skills.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Receives training via department-specific on-the-job training (OJT); receives additional training in leadership development, financial skills, and management skills
• Works in tandem with Department Manager and other Store Partners to apply training and skills; the goal of training is to learn the following Department Manager tasks:
  • Achieves Store's financial objectives
  • Manages large product assortment; grows sales volume
  • Meets expectations in terms of service, in-stock conditions, and product offerings
  • Develops / executes in-Store merchandising plans for everyday and seasonal items
  • Executes corporate merchandising programs; ensures plan-o-gram integrity
  • Plans / organizes short- and long-term activities within department
• Trains, coaches, and develops fellow Partners
• Ensures department staffing through effective scheduling
• Complies / ensures compliance with federal, state, and H-E-B regulations and policies, and department SOPs
• Minimizes shrink through inventory control and loss prevention activities

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• 18+ years of age
• High level of achievement and performance in college and / or work
• Current rating of "Meets Expectations" or "Exceeds Expectations"
• Successful completion of a background check
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Verbal / written communication and presentation skills
• Organization, planning, and delegation skills
• PC skills, including MS Office and Internet
• Ability to work through stressful situations calmly and professionally
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between tasks
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Completion of Prerequisite courses and Readiness Checklist (prior to application); visit https://hebidevelop.com to reference the SORM Opt-In roadmap

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Function in a fast-paced, retail environment
• Travel for training and promotion; some overnight travel may be required
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Work with open availability, including nights, weekends, holidays