FT Assistant Produce Sales Manager

About the role

The primary purpose of this role is to effectively assist in the management of department operations to meet financial and sales goals. This includes building associate and customer relations and promoting a strong culture in support of Hannaford's strategy.

Responsibilities

• Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy.
• Manage department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Assist in hiring, training, and developing associates to meet the department needs.
• 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.
• Avoid receiving, storing, processing, and merchandising products in violation of established department guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Requirements

• 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 managing performance through planning, coaching, and disciplinary efforts.
• Assist in communicating department and company policies to associates.
• Perform various department functions as needed to meet production and customer service guidelines.
• Absorb and apply new information quickly and efficiently.
• Assist in special projects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk 100% of the time.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. 80% of the time and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Reach to shoulder level or above on occasion while lifting 30 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting produce items at or above waist level.
• Tolerate working in cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
• Use hands to operate controls, feel objects and use 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.

Salary Range

$18.95 - $27.25/hr

Benefits

Hannaford offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Schedule

The schedule for this position may vary based on department needs and operational requirements.

Pay

The pay for this position is determined by the hourly rate within the specified salary range.

Skills

Skills required for this role include effective communication, customer service, and selling skills; strong 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; and the ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.

Benefits

Hannaford provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

The pay for this position is determined by the hourly rate within the specified salary range.

Schedule

The schedule for this position may vary based on department needs and operational requirements.

Company

Hannaford Supermarkets is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.