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 the absence of the department manager.
• Aid in growing sales through effective merchandising strategies.
• Hire, train, and develop associates to meet the department needs.
• Manage performance through planning, coaching, and disciplinary efforts.
• Maintain effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associates' personal needs.
• Recognize and coach associates who deliver great service.
• Communicate department and company policies to associates.
• Perform various department functions as needed to meet production and customer service guidelines.
• Assist 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.
• Assist 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.
• 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.

Schedule

Hours may vary based on department needs.

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary range is between $ 18.95 - $27.25 Hrly.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hannaford provides 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.