Grocery Store Manager Assistant jobs in Chattanooga, TN

The largest, regional closeout grocery chain with 40 stores in TN, NC, GA, KY, VA, and AL.                                                              

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Manage all aspects of this retail store engaging in selling grocery merchandise personally and leading subordinate supervisors and promoting the general welfare of the store.

Maintains and enforces all company policies.  Coordinates sales promotion activities and prepares, or directs workers preparing, merchandise displays and advertising copy.

Maintain clean and neat store appearance at all times.  Supervises employees engaged in sales work, taking of inventories, reconciling cash with sales receipts, keeping operating records, preparing daily record of transactions for Accountant and performs work of subordinates, as needed.  Orders merchandise to replenish merchandise on hand.  Compares inventory to office records or computer figures from records such as sales orders, and purchase invoices to obtain current inventory.  Ensures compliance of employees with established security, safety, sales, and recordkeeping procedures and practices.  Continuously strive to meet store goals on inventory control, payroll, over and short, and sales.  Responsible for cash control of all funds and bank deposits.  Answers customer’s complaints or inquiries. Provides excellent customer service.  Locks and secures store

Manages 3 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 3-10 employees in the Produce Department, Meat Department, and Grocery Department.  Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. 

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing , hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Plans and prepares work schedules and assigns employees to specific duties.  Recruits, interviews, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.  Assist in formulating pricing policies on merchandise according to requirements for profitability of store operations.

Reports To: District Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

3 years’ retail grocery management experience.

Strong leadership skills

Analytical and reporting skills. 

Ability to multi-task, organized, creative, goal driven and energetic.