About Us:

The Save Mart Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in California and Nevada. It is home to a number of well-known brands in food retailing. You might have seen our banners that include Save Mart, Lucky, Lucky California and Food Maxx. We also have 4 distribution centers and SMART Refrigerated Transport, a trucking firm that transports dry groceries, frozen foods, ice and novelties to all of The Save Mart Companies stores. We are a locally owned business, headquartered in the heart of one of the greatest agricultural areas of our nation - the San Joaquin Valley.

Some of our competitive benefits include: exceptionally generous benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K), flexible schedule options, Employee Connection (earn fun and valuable prizes!), Life Long Learning – Educational opportunities, Employee Association (discounted and free tuition options, contests, and support services).

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Head Clerk - 2175 Grant Rd., Los Altos, CA 94024

The primary function of the Head Clerk is to maintain total store conditions when in charge of the store to include the direction of all employees in all departments, and ensure customer service is at optimal levels. The Head Clerk also assists in merchandising and care of the Center Store departments.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Monitor ads/promotions/seasonal changes and perform and/or ensure the timely performance of display set-ups, schematics/resets, signage, and store decoration

• Monitor sales, takes inventory, analyzes advertised sales, and submits product orders

• Safely and efficiently stocks merchandise shelves and displays to maintain appealing appearance of products on shelves, to ensure adequate supplies and customer satisfaction and maximize sales

• Oversee and directs activities of checkers, service clerks and others to ensure efficient and timely customer service, adequate staffing, safe/secure work areas, good store/lot appearance, timely staff relief and compliant handling

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment to ensure the safety of and all customers

• Check out and totals customer purchases

• Perform other Senior or General Clerk assignments

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Wide range of product/pricing knowledge, store layout, safe work/lifting practices, equipment operation, merchandising, and others

• Ability to learn and retain policies and procedures, to work within and promote a team environment, and the abilities to read, write and perform basic math calculations

Education: Four-year college degree (or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience)

Experience: Minimum six months as Key Carrier or 9 months as Perimeter Department Manager (or equivalent grocery retail management experience)

Other: Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours

Physical: Basic store and office environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects

Competencies:

• Customer Focus

• Leading People

• Management Skills

• Personal/Interpersonal Skills

The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.