DRUG-GEN MDSE/ASST DEPT LEADER

Responsibilities

• Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome and appreciated by answering customer questions.
• Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.
• Offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about; inform customers of Drug/GM specials.
• Develop and implement a department business plan to achieve desired results; monitor and control expenses for the department.
• Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products; create and execute sales promotions.
• Implement the period promotional plan for the department; stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.
• Aid store management in preparing the store/department budget, profit and loss reviews, and take appropriate action on all financial reports.
• Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions; note any discrepancies in inventory.
• Schedule daily, weekly and monthly price changes by updating shelf tags and promotional signs.
• Train department associates on inventory/stocking and Computer Assisted Ordering (CAO); plan, organize, and supervise the inventory process.
• PRACTICE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE BY PROPERLY INSPECTING EQUIPMENT AND NOTIFY APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENT OR STORE MANAGER OF ANY ITEMS IN NEED OF REPAIR.
• NOTIFY MANAGEMENT OF CUSTOMER OR EMPLOYEE ACCIDENTS; REPORT ALL SAFETY RISKS, OR ISSUES, AND ILLEGAL ACTIVITY, INCLUDING ROBBERY, THEFT OR FRAUD TO STORE MANAGEMENT.

Qualifications

• Minimum Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of basic math (counting, addition, and subtraction).
• Effective communication skills.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Any management/Drug-GM/retail experience.
• Desired: Second language (speaking, reading and/or writing).