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County Market Store Director

pontiac, IL

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Job description

SUMMARY

The Store Director is responsible for overseeing the overall operations of a supermarket, ensuring efficient and profitable business performance. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills to manage day-to-day operations, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive store growth. The Store Director will lead a team of department managers and staff, ensuring that all store activities align with company policies, procedures, and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee daily store operations, including inventory management, sales, and customer service.

Develop and implement strategic plans to drive sales, increase profitability, and meet performance targets.

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of department managers and store staff, fostering a positive work environment.

Monitor and analyze sales performance, customer feedback, and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.

Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, food safety standards, and company policies.

Manage store budgets, expenses, and financial reports, ensuring all financial targets are met.

Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure the availability of products, negotiate pricing, and manage stock levels.

Handle customer complaints and issues in a professional and timely manner.

Plan and execute promotional events and marketing initiatives to drive traffic and sales.

Ensure store layout, merchandising, and product displays are aligned with company guidelines and optimize the customer shopping experience.

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, organization, and safety within the store.

Maintains a safe work environment

Follows all store and department policies and procedures

Is a safety role model

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Key Attributes:

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Proven experience in retail management, preferably in a supermarket or similar environment.

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

High level of customer service orientation.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.

Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise Associates in the store.

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit.

Directly supervises non-supervisory associates.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Training Associates; planning, assigning, and directing work.

Appraising performance; rewarding and coaching Associates.

Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED);

One to three months related experience and/or training;

Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with Supermarket math concepts such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

First Aid certification provided at store level

CPR certification provided at store level

Power Industrial Truck Certification provided at store level

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel

Safety Cutter

Pallet jack

Computer

Uniform per store policy

Associates may be required to use standard equipment including, but not limited to,

Power jack

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

Stand

Walk

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel

Reach with hands and arms

Communicate with associates and customers

Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

Stoop

Kneel

Crouch

Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Occasionally (Less than 1/3 of the time)

Sit

Climb

Balance

Overhead lifting

Taste or Smell

Crawl

Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds

VISION

Close

Distance

Ability to adjust focus

Ability to distinguish colors

Peripheral

Depth perception

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally

Extreme cold

Extreme heat

Wet or humid conditions

Outside weather conditions

Risk of electrical shock

Work near moving mechanical parts

NOISE LEVEL

Regularly

Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

$44,200 up to $100,000 / year with 15% potential bonus (IL Locations Only)

Starting pay will be based on experience, internal equity, and scope of responsibility.

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Employee Assistance Program

Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

Position requirements may vary by store location.

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Worksite address

pontiac, IL, 61764, US

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