STR MGMT/ASST STORE LEADER HM

About the role

Responsible for assisting with the overall day-to-day operations of the store including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and profit results. Assess daily the stores' ability to meet/exceed customer expectations for ease of shopping, variety, freshness, cleanliness, food safety and regulatory compliance. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching and development of store associates through both formal and informal interactions.
• Assist store manager and associates in the achievement of a favorable customer shopping experience.
• Lead teams in the planning, implementation and execution of merchandising and operating initiatives.
• Work with department leaders and associates to identify opportunities in the store, develop timely solutions and create action plans to ensure implementation of plans.
• Achieve/exceed weekly, period, and annual sales, wage budgets and profit budgets, and other targeted goals.
• Drive sales working with department leaders to maximize sales and profits, reduce shrink and improve each store department's contribution.
• Assist the store manager in the regular store-level financial performance discussions to include developing budgets and other targeted goals with store associates.
• Utilize coordinators and other field staff to ensure store departments are achieving sales and profit goals and ensure implementation, and execution of division merchandising plans.
• Promote and support strong relationships with local community organizations in the surrounding area in which the store operates.
• Build a proactive and productive relationship with union representatives and business agents, if the store is covered by a collectively bargaining agreement.
• Serve as liaison providing feedback to Store Manager, District Manager and Coordinators on the effectiveness of Division merchandising and operational plans/programs.
• Assist the store manager in the hiring, onboarding, development and associate relations responsibilities.
• Reduce turnover and increase retention.
• Provide timely feedback to department leaders and associates on individual and department performance.
• Assist with the management of labor and supply costs daily to meet customer service and financial targets.
• Achieve a satisfactory level of technical and professional skills or knowledge in position and/or related areas; keep up with current developments and trends.
• Ensure associates and location comply with laws and regulation applicable to the company.
• Supervise and coach direct reports on the performance of their duties; complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Have successfully completed the applicable Division Management Training Program.
• Desired Bachelor's Degree.
• Any supervisory responsibilities, retail experience, financial responsibility including budget preparation and management experience.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.