IGA Closing Manager - Montauk, NY

Position Overview:

As a Closing Manager, you will be responsible for improving and maintaining the day-to-day operations of the grocery store.  You will be responsible for developing strategies to improve customer service, store culture, drive store sales and increase profitability.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe, happy, full, fresh and clean store
• Maintain sales floor, preparation, equipment and storage areas that are clean, orderly and meeting company and health department standards at all times
• Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the product and services offered by the company.
• Communicating company, department and job specific information to all teammates.
• Communicate with store management regarding inventory, sales and any issues within the store
• Ensuring all products and displays are merchandised effectively to maximize sales and profitability per department
• Implement and execute company marketing plan to ensure product freshness to optimize sales with minimal shrink.
• Participating in departmental meetings, leadership meetings etc to ensure alignment on store growth and development
• Serving as a coach and mentor to all team members; identifying and recommending teammates for higher levels of responsibility
• Recommend and perform corrective steps for below acceptable teammate behaviors on the job in the absence of management
• Monitor inventory levels, ordering products such as but not limited to various products to maintain a diverse and stocked selection
• Implement and execute best practices to minimize profit losses and maximize overall store profit
• Build and promote a fun and rewarding store culture to maintain low levels of turnover while achieving financial success.
• Lead the team and store with a hands-on approach in the absence of store management to achieve financial goals.
• Adhere to all company safety standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Environment:

• Temperatures vary based on retail environment

Schedule:

• Second Shift, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Experience:

• Preferred: One (1) – three (3) years supervisory experience
• Preferred: Five (5) years’ grocery or equivalent experience
• ServeSafe certification or comparable

Skills:

• Physical abilities: May be required to lift up to 80-85lbs.; standing, bending, lifting and twisting for up to 90% of your shift; frequently lifting product from various heights including floor level to over your head; Ability to stand or walk at least 10 hours daily; working in various temperature controlled environments; walking on a variety of flooring such as concrete, tile, carpet etc
• Strong communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with peers and leaders on a daily basis
• Organizational Skills: Ability to fulfill customer orders in a timely manner; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Working in a team based environment: Working independently and as a team player to ensure our customers are receiving orders timely and with the highest quality
• Quality: Maintain integrity and high standards of product handling from all perspectives
• Safety Culture: Maintain and drive safety policies; driving for accountability of safe practices throughout shift