Co-Manager - Winston Salem, NC

About the Role

To assure the effective and profitable operation of the assigned retail store, including the development of all hosts assigned to that store. Actively pursue self-development and proficiency in the skills necessary to be assigned as senior co-manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist 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
  • Actively participating in weekly sales meetings
• Provide desired levels of guest satisfaction, courtesy, and service throughout the store, with special emphasis on front-end fast service commitment
• Accountable for achieving budgeted financial results in assigned area of responsibility and assist the store manager in achieving total store results
• Protect company assets: merchandise, cash, facilities, and equipment
• Conduct weekly manager audits on front-end, DSD receiving, and pricing
• Assist the manager to ensure all required shrink functions are performed
• Manage grocery inventory with shrink results ≤ 0.40% of sales*
• Effectively control store variable expenses, including achieving budgeted wage percent
• Assist in the staffing of the store, including forecasting of needs, recruitment, and training
• Build a talent planning bench for the store, including developing and executing development plans for all high-potential and promotable individuals
• Ensure direct reports understand expectations for performance, hold them accountable to achieve budgeted results, and meet with them to review performance and provide feedback (ongoing and annual performance appraisal)
• Maintain constant awareness and reaction to store conditions through frequent and detailed store walks
• Effectively train and develop the store management team, especially department managers, to ensure Lowes Foods has the necessary bench for growth
• Act as a resource for leaders in their roles
• Ensure sanitation and food safety standards are maintained throughout the store (as measured through internal and external sources)
• Create an atmosphere that ensures positive store morale through effective supervisory treatment and recognition, fostering an enthusiastic, guest-focused, and sales-driven workforce
• Provide and facilitate effective communications to the Store Manager, Field Merchandisers, and store hosts
• Ensure stores are run in compliance with company standards (as measured by ALI audits)
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and company policies
• Maintain a safe facility for guests and hosts

Qualifications

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