Assistant Center Store Manager

About Hannaford

Hannaford Supermarkets started as a fresh produce vendor in Portland, Maine in 1883 and remains deeply connected to local farmers and producers through our Local program, celebrating local foods, farmland, traditions, and jobs.

Supervise all duties and responsibilities of the Center store associates in the absence of the Center Store Manager. Effectively assist in the management of all Center Store operations to meet financial and sales goals, build associate and customer relations, and promote a strong culture that supports Hannaford Strategy.

• A high school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a team.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements, including successful completion of forklift and power jack training.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.

• Lift up to 20 lbs. regularly, including overhead lifting, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Push/pull up to 40 lbs. regularly.
• Meet established volume/activity standards.
• Stand or walk 100% of the time.
• Frequent reaching, grasping and lifting stock items below waist level or above shoulder level.
• Frequent bending, kneeling and squatting.
• Handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials and food products.
• Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time.
• Ability to use computers, calculators and communication systems required to perform the job functions.

• Support the management of all aspects of Center Store operations as delegated by the Center Store Manager.
• Effectively lead all Center store associates.
• Model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers’ expectations.
• Assist in growing sales through effective merchandising strategies.
• Maintain effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associates’ personal needs.
• Conduct associate performance appraisals as directed.
• Maintain current knowledge of and adhere to all standard practices in the Center Store Standard Practices Manual.
• Ensure that department conditions (appearance, quality, variety, safety and food safety) are consistently maintained at the highest level.
• Use company tools such as financial reports, scheduling, productivity, ordering and business information systems.
• Receive, store, process and merchandise products in accordance with established department guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory.
• Execute cutting, marking and stocking of product, as required.
• Communicate department and company policies to associates.
• Perform various department functions as needed to meet production and customer service guidelines.
• Treat all store information as strictly confidential.
• Assist in special projects.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Salary range is between $18.95 and $27.25 per hour.

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.