FT Assistant Bakery Sales Manager

Primary Purpose

Effectively assist in the management of department operations to meet financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong in support of Hannaford Strategy.

Qualifications

• A high school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills
• Must have 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 the 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 variance 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

Responsibilities

• In the absence of the department manager, manage the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices
• Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations
• Assist in growing sales through effective merchandising strategies
• Assist in hiring, training and developing associates to meet the department needs
• Assist in managing performance through planning, coaching and disciplinary efforts
• Ensure that department conditions involving department appearance, quality, variety, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level
• Maintain effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associates' personal 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
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations
• Receive, store, process and merchandise all products in accordance with established department guidelines

Pay

Salary range is between $18.95 – $27.25 Hrly