FT Customer Service Manager Trainee (H)

About the role

Hannaford Supermarkets started out as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine way back in 1883, and is still connected to those early roots as a local market. Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program which celebrates not only local foods, but the preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. The connection we have to the source of our fresh foods is core to the way we do business, becoming the first major supermarket in the United States to document that all its seafood products were sustainably harvested.

Primary Purpose

Manage retail operations for the assigned department making decisions impacting store associates, merchandise quality and presentation and the level of service offered to our customers. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy through store huddles, role modeling our cultural behaviors and consistent use of all available tools to help manage for performance. Ensure that store conditions involving store appearance, security, safety and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level. Accountable for proper control of company assets.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Foster a positive and inclusive environment to retain associates and customers.
• Ensure that all quality standards are met.
• Manage department operations in accordance with established department standard practices.
• Ensure the maintenance of the department's appearance and presentation.
• Hire, train and develop associates to meet the department needs.
• Attain departmental financial objectives.
• Supervise performance of all duties and responsibilities of all assigned department associates.
• Role model outstanding friendly customer service.
• Use good judgement in the delegation, assignment, and follow-up required for the efficient performance of the department.
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records of production, shrink, sales and inventory.

Qualifications

• Department Manager or equivalent experience required.
• College degree or equivalent preferred.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment. Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position requiring accreditation.

Skills

• Strong understanding of store operations and total store merchandising techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Demonstrated good judgement solving problems, making decisions, handling complaints, arbitrating disputes and resolving grievances.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage associates throughout multiple departments.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$18.95 - $27.25/hr

Schedule

Not specified.

EEO Statement

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.