FT Assistant Produce Sales Manager

About the role

The Produce/Perishable Department at Hannaford Supermarkets is seeking an individual to effectively assist in the management of department operations to meet financial and sales goals. This position will build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy.

Responsibilities

• Effectively assist in the management of department operations to meet financial and sales goals.
• Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy.
• In the absence of the department manager, manage the department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Aid in growing sales through effective merchandising strategies.
• Aid in hiring, training, and developing associates to meet the department needs.
• Aid 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.
• Aid in communicating department and company policies to associates.
• Perform various department functions as needed to meet production and customer service guidelines.
• Aid in special projects.

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.
• Aid in growing sales through effective merchandising strategies.
• Aid in hiring, training, and developing associates to meet the department needs.
• Aid 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.
• Aid in communicating department and company policies to associates.
• Perform various department functions as needed to meet production and customer service guidelines.
• Aid in special projects.

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 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 provides a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found in the Employee Handbook.

Pay

Hourly

Schedule

Variable, based on department needs.