Co-manager, Retail, Retail & Store Manager

Co-Manager

FOODLAND MARKETS, W. Randol Mill, Arling - Arlington, TX 76011

Level Management Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any Education Level None

To assist the Store Manager in general management duties and to share responsibility for the store's operation and performance. To coordinate and direct the overall operations of the store in the absence of the Store Manager.

The essential duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Observe and enforce all store rules and company policies;
• Observe and enforce all local, state and federal laws and regulations;
• Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times to set an example for others to follow; enforce company dress and grooming standards;
• Actively support the store manager in the fulfillment of his/her responsibilities in planning, organizing, directing and controlling store activities and operations;
• Familiarity with and the ability to perform all functions of the Store Manager's position;
• Customer Relations:
• Greet customers and be alert and observant at all times
• Ensure that all staff members provide customers with prompt and courteous service and assistance
• Handle customer complaints;
• Contribute to profitable operation of the store;
• Perform all duties of the Store Manager in his/her absence;
• Perform other duties and assignments as directed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the duties described in the preceding in an efficient and competent manner. The requirements and conditions listed below are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skill, experience, and/or ability required. Some requirements may be modified to accommodate individuals with disabilities:

Education and/or

Experience:

• Minimum educational requirement is a high school education with a college background helpful and preferred, but not absolutely required;
• Should have at least three years experience in the supermarket industry, with successful participation in a management training program or five years experience coupled with active participation in a concurrent management training program; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Should have a comprehensive working knowledge of all aspects of store management and operations;
• Should have extensive experience in handling personnel relations or human resource management; some academic exposure or background in this area also desirable but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Food handlers permit, health department permits, and training as required.

Mathematical

Skills:

• Must possess the math skills necessary to supervise and handle sales transaction, tender change, verify vendor invoice charges and counts, calculate gross margins, percentages and ad losses, create operating budges, make financial forecasts and projections, calculate productivity yardsticks such as sales per man-hour, evaluate inventory reports to implement corrective measures if required, and analyze receiving logs;
• Must be able to read and understand income statements and have the necessary accounting skills and experience to be able to balance cash receipts or vault cash counts, readily detect errors and omissions, and troubleshoot errors or discrepancies in cash or column balances.

Language

Skills:

• Ability to hear, speak and understand the spoken word in order to respond promptly to pages for assistance, to accommodate verbal requests from customers for information or assistance, to answer telephones, and to be able to communicate effectively with department employees, the store's co-workers and customers;
• Ability to read, write, analyze, interpret and understand the English language with sufficient proficiency in order to read and understand;
• read and understand instructions for operating electronic cash registers and other equipment
• read and understand company handbooks, policies and procedures
• be able to instruct, train, counsel and communicate effectively with employees
• be able to communicate effectively with customers, visitors and sales representatives
• be able to compose and write information and notices or…