Store Director Trainee

As a member of the C&S Wholesale Grocers family of companies, SpartanNash is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. A distributor, wholesaler and retailer with a global supply chain network, SpartanNash distributes grocery and household goods, including fresh produce and the Our Family® portfolio of products, to locations in all 50 states.

Our braggingly happy team members — ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists — create braggingly happy customers spanning national accounts, independent and chain grocers, e-commerce retailers, U.S. military commissaries and exchanges, and the Company’s own brick-and-mortar grocery stores, pharmacies and fuel centers.

Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315

 

Position Summary: 

This role is responsible to provide support to the Store Director while learning and becoming skilled in management of all areas of the store. Under direction of the Store Director: ensure all departments are fully staffed, trained, and operating efficiently; maintain store profitability by monitoring all financial aspects of purchasing, stocking, selling, payroll and other general expenses and income; maintains physical location properly including equipment, sanitization, safety, and general appearance; communicating and executing the corporate plans. Complete all other duties as assigned in a timely manner.  

 

Here’s what you’ll do: 

• Regular inspections of all areas, providing feedback to department managers.  

• Review reports, take action and communicate information as needed.   

• Engage in financial planning including budgeting, staffing/payroll, facility maintenance and upgrading.  

• Communicate and work with Spartan personnel.  

• Train others to perform all department activities and functions.  

• Manage the selection, scheduling, and supervision of others.  

• Greet all customers and provide them with prompt and courteous service or assistance.  

• Maintain a clean, attractive and customer-friendly department.  

• Have familiarity with all products carried in the department; know differences in price, taste, preparation, use etc.   

• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.  

 

 

Here’s what you’ll need:  

• Bachelor's Degree (Required) in Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.  

• Three years of experience in a retail grocery environment with increasing levels of responsibility.  

• One year of experience in a supervisory or lead role, preferably in a retail environment.  

• Proficient Computer (email, spreadsheets, etc)  

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and interpret documents   

• Accounting/Bookkeeping skills   

• Interpret/Analyze Financials   

• Develop/ Manage Budgets   

• Delegate/Direct/Implement   

• Suggestive Selling/Knowledge of Products   

• Detail Oriented  

 

 

Physical Requirements: