FT Assistant Produce 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 culture 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 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.

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 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