Co-Manager - Columbia/Lexington, SC

Responsibilities

• Affirms the in-store sales-building culture that ensures growth through execution of company merchandising programs and weekly sales plans in each department.
• Plans and executes weekly sales themes, ensuring in-stock conditions throughout the store.
• Participates in weekly sales meetings.
• Ensures desired levels of guest satisfaction, courtesy, and service throughout the store, with special emphasis on the front-end fast service commitment.
• Achieves budgeted financial results in assigned area of responsibility and assists the store manager in achieving total store results.
• Protects company assets: merchandise, cash, facilities, and equipment.
• Conducts weekly manager audits on front-end, DSD receiving, and pricing.
• Manages grocery inventory with shrink results ≤ 0.40% of sales.
• Controls store variable expenses, including achieving budgeted wage percent.
• Staffs the store, including forecasting needs, recruitment, and training.
• Builds a talent planning bench for the store, developing and executing development plans for all high-potential and promotable individuals.
• Ensures direct reports understand expectations for performance, holds them accountable to achieve budgeted results, and meets with them to review performance and provide feedback (ongoing and annual performance appraisal).
• Constantly monitors store conditions through frequent and detailed store walks.
• Trains and develops store management team, especially department managers, to ensure Lowes Foods has the necessary bench for growth.
• Acts as a resource for these leaders in their roles.
• Maintains sanitation and food safety standards throughout the store.
• Creates an atmosphere that ensures positive store morale through effective supervisory treatment and recognition.

Qualifications

Possess the knowledge and skills generally associated with a Bachelor's degree plus 1-2 years supermarket management experience.