What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grocery Manager position at Associated Grocers of New England?
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Provide at all times Outstanding Customer Service
- Perform and manage all ordering for the grocery department (candy, dairy, frozen food, grocery, grocery tax, HBC, magazines/cards, newspapers, soda)
- Responsible to ensure proper receiving, unloading, storage, and rotation of merchandise and building of displays
- Create and ensure proper signage and displays throughout the department
- Perform and manage department inventories
- Calculate margins and make sure pricing is correct and clear on the shelves and that the Receiver has current-to-date pricing information, so items are retailed at the register correctly
- Work closely with vendors to ensure you are receiving and offering the best pricing, new items, best quality, and appropriate items that your customers will love and appreciate
- Ensure shelves are properly blocked and rotated daily
- Ensure grocery shelves are maintained, cleaned and organized. This includes ensuring all products are tagged and/or labeled properly
- Develop product knowledge in all areas
- Create weekly schedule(s)
- Strictly adhere to all safety, health regulations
- Support and comply with all company safety/security standards
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: - Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task and maintain focus.
- Strong customer service skills & effective communication.
- Must have flexible schedule availability.
- Computer knowledge.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of customers, employees, and management.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: - Work is performed in a typical retail work environment
- Ability to lift weights up to 100 lbs. frequently
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, kneel, bend, reach as needed to perform duties
- Ability to work in different temperature control climate
