Co-Manager - Wilmington, NC

Responsibilities

• Assists the store manager in implementing an in-store sales-building culture that ensures growth through: execution of company merchandising programs and weekly sales plans in each department, planning and executing weekly sales themes, ensuring in-stock conditions throughout the store and actively participates in weekly sales meetings.
• Provides for desired levels of guest satisfaction, courtesy and service throughout the store, with special emphasis on our front-end fast service commitment.
• Accountable for achieving budgeted financial results in assigned area of responsibility and assists 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. Assists the manager to ensure all required shrink functions are performed.
• Manages grocery inventory with shrink results =/< 0.40% of sales*.
• Effectively controls store variable expenses, including achieving budgeted wage percent.
• Aids in the staffing of the store, including forecasting of needs, recruitment and training.
• Buys and develops a talent planning bench for the store, including developing and executing development plans for all hi-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 aware and responsive to store conditions through frequent and detailed store walks.
• Effectively trains and develops store management team, especially department managers, to ensure Lowes Foods has the necessary bench for our growth.
• Acts as a resource for these leaders in their roles.
• Ensures sanitation and food safety standards are maintained throughout the store (as measured through internal and external sources).
• 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.