Produce Sales Manager

About the role

The Produce/Perishable Department Manager at Hannaford Supermarkets is responsible for effectively managing department operations to meet financial and sales goals. This role also involves building associate and customer relations and promoting a strong culture in support of Hannaford's strategy.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage department operations to meet financial and sales goals.
• Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy.
• Foster a sales-driven, consumer focused culture through relationship building and promoting an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness.
• Grow sales through effective merchandising strategies.
• Hire, train and develop associates to meet the department needs.
• Manage 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.

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.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform the job functions.
• Stand and walk for the majority of the time.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently 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 established volume activity standards for the department.

Preferred Requirements

• 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.
• Communicate department and company policies to all associates.
• Perform special projects and other functions as assigned.