Produce Sales Manager

Overview

Category/Area of Expertise:
Retail Operations

Store:
Hannaford Supermarkets – 93 Lincolnville Avenue, USA-ME-Belfast (Store 08241 Produce/Perishable)

Hannaford actively seeks out farmers and producers to join our Local program, celebrating local foods, preservation of farmland, local traditions and local jobs. Hannaford is committed to sustainable sourcing, including documenting sustainable seafood practices.

Effectively manage department operations to meet financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy.

• Manage department operations to achieve financial and sales goals.
• Build and maintain strong associate and customer relations; promote a positive culture aligned with Hannaford Strategy.

• A high school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage a team.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job. Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.
• Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or attend company-provided training and achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment. Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position requiring accreditation.

• Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions.
• Stand and walk for the majority of the time.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
• Reach to shoulder level or above on occasion while lifting 30 lbs.
• Frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting produce items at or above waist level.
• Tolerate working in cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
• Use hands to operate controls, feel objects and use tools to open and prepare products.
• Handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products.
• Meet established volume activity standards for the department.

• Foster a sales-driven, consumer-focused culture through relationship building and promoting an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness.
• Grow sales through effective merchandising strategies.
• Hire, train and develop associates to meet department needs.
• Manage performance through planning, coaching and disciplinary efforts.
• Ensure department conditions involving appearance, quality, variety, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at a high level.
• Maintain effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associates' personal needs.
• Role model and provide recognition of key behaviors:
  Be There, Make It Easy, Add Something To Their Day, Be the Difference.
• Understand and use company tools such as financial reports, scheduling, productivity, ordering, and business information systems.
• Maintain accurate records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory.
• Communicate department and company policies to all associates.
• Perform special projects and other functions as assigned.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Salary range is between $49,400 - $67,496 Annual (40 Hours). Eligible for 5 additional hours at OT.

Hannaford provides equal opportunity in employment to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), age, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.