Store Manager

Overview

 

Southeastern Grocers is committed to a culture of belonging and fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate differences. As a great place to work, we empower everyone to be their full, authentic selves. Read our Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Statement here.

 

Store Manager

 

 

Job Purpose

Job Summary

Leads and manages day to day store operations and associates to execute company best practices to maximize sales and profitability. Increases customer confidence and loyalty to the company by promoting clean and consistent operating conditions, courteous and prompt service, and a friendly atmosphere. Values diversity and supports an inclusive environment by embracing the backgrounds and experiences of the team. This is a working management position that requires a balance of physical labor, delegation, team building and leadership, planning, and administrative work. Identifies talent and develops associates through proper training.

 

Key Performance Indicators

Overall Customer Satisfaction OSAT (Total)

• Gauges the customer experience in each respective area of the business. Focus on Assortment, Cleanliness, Freshness, Staff Friendliness and Stock Availability.

Total Expenses

·       Controlling costs in Labor, Accidents, Bags and Cash Purchases/Location Expenses.

Turnover % vs. Goal

• Indicates how well the hiring, onboarding, and training is implemented as well as the culture in the store.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsibility

% Of Time

Store Leadership

Leads and empowers teams to deliver a great shopping experience for our customers in alignment with the company’s vision, goals, expectations, and policies while maintaining open communication channels for ideas, suggestions, and feedback. Conducts weekly meetings to discuss departments’ progress, financial results, recommendations and training enhancements. Establishes and maintains a professional working relationship with customers, associates, schools, vendors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies. Manages neighborhood partnerships by leveraging corporate resources and strategies; develops and maintains a positive image by participating and partnering in community events. Monitors and analyzes the internal and external business environment and manage the store’s competitive response.

30%

Fiscal Leadership

Manages the fiscal budget, in-stock conditions, inventory, shrink, pricing, receiving and expenses including labor and supply management with a high level of integrity, urgency and responsibility. Maximizes sales and profits by ensuring effective display and sales techniques, efficient ordering, scheduling and work planning. Provides guidance in product and supply ordering, equipment setup, department organization and vendor assistance.

30%

Department Leadership

Delegates authority, responsibility and accountability to managers and creates a coordinated, motivated management team. Trains and coaches department managers on all KPIs, product stocking, customer service, product knowledge, suggestive selling, safety and sanitation.

Communicates departments’ progress, financial results, recommendations and training enhancements. Uses initiative, ingenuity, creativity, and good judgment to act on opportunities and issues as they occur within the store location. Teaches, coaches and advises department managers on sound decision-making principles and applications in daily operations. Ensures all policies, programs and directives are communicated and executed in a positive and timely manner. Ensures store operations are consistent with all aspects of federal, state and company health, safety, and sanitation codes.

15%

Associate Leadership

Accountable for the hiring and training follow-up in the store. Ensures that recruiting, interviewing and hiring the best-qualified applicants through pro-active and consistent recruitment techniques, within company established compensation guidelines by following up with leaders. Accountable for ensuring new associates receive a proper on-boarding and completes new hire training as outlined by training best practices by following up with leaders and new hires.  Exercises ability to coach, hold associates accountable, separate associates when necessary or effectively recommend the same. Ensures adherence to all state and federal employment laws and company policies and procedures.

15%

Safety and Compliance

Adheres to all regulatory compliance