FT Assistant Bakery Sales Manager

About the role

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine in 1883, and remains rooted in its local market heritage. The company actively partners with local farmers and producers through its Local program, which supports local foods, farmland preservation, local traditions, and local jobs. Hannaford was the first major U.S. supermarket to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

This role focuses on assisting in the management of department operations to meet financial and sales goals, building associate and customer relations, and promoting a strong in support of Hannaford Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing department operations to meet financial and sales goals.
• Build associate and customer relations.
• Promote a strong in support of Hannaford Strategy.
• In the absence of the department manager, manage department operations in accordance with established standards.
• Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and offer solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Assist in growing sales through effective merchandising strategies.
• Assist in hiring, training, and developing associates to meet department needs.
• Assist in managing performance through planning, coaching, and disciplinary efforts.
• Ensure department conditions involving appearance, quality, variety, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level.
• Maintain effective work schedules to meet production, customer service standards, and associate needs.
• Actively recognize associates who deliver great service and coach associates to expectations when necessary.
• Understand and use company tools such as financial reports, scheduling, productivity, ordering, and business information systems.
• Maintain accurate records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory.
• Assist in communicating department and company policies to associates.
• Perform various department functions as needed to meet production and customer service guidelines.
• Assist in special projects.
• Receive, store, process, and merchandise all products in accordance with established department guidelines.

Requirements

• A high school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage a team.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions.
• Stand and walk 100% of the time.
• Lift up to 30 lbs. 40% of the time and up to 40 lbs. occasionally.
• Reach to shoulder level or overhead on occasion while lifting 20 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting items at or above waist level.
• Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
• Use hands to operate controls, feel objects, and use appliances and tools to open and prepare products.
• Handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products.
• Meet volume activity standards established for the department.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Pay

Salary range is between $18.95 - $27.25 per hour.