HBC Department Manager

Hbc Assistant Department Manager

At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise "a helpful smile in every aisle" and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other. As an HBC Assistant Manager, this position will be responsible for assisting Department Manager to present the most innovative and best quality products at a competitive retail price to customers. Additionally you will ensure a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient customer service to customers and team members.

Core competencies include partnerships, growth mindset, results oriented, customer focused, and professionalism. Reporting relations include accountability to the District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of Health Wellness Home, Store Operations, and Perishables, and Basin Department Manager. Positions that report to you include Department Employees.

Primary duties and responsibilities include providing prompt, efficient and friendly customer service, assisting the department manager regarding necessary merchandise, scheduling department employees, maintaining the appearance of departments, stocking shelves, and ensuring inventory counts are completed. Additionally, you will determine product placement, design and build displays, meet with vendors and sales reps, understand and practice proper sanitation procedures, and maintain strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.

Secondary duties and responsibilities include suggesting products to be advertised, ordering product and supplies as needed, and assisting in other areas of the store as needed.

Knowledge, skills, abilities and worker characteristics include the ability to solve practical problems, interpret instructions, do arithmetic calculations, file, post, and mail materials, and guide people and provide basic direction. Supervisory responsibilities include instructing, assigning, reviewing and planning work of others, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, and allocating personnel.

Education and experience required is high school or equivalent experience and up to one year of similar or related work experience.

Physical requirements include the ability to perform heavy work, vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, and field of vision. Additionally, you must be able to perform the following physical activities : climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Working conditions include exposure to dirt, noise, and equipment movement hazards on a daily basis, occasional exposure to temperature extremes, dampness, electrical shock and chemicals / solvents, and a fast pace work environment.

Equipment used to perform the job includes telephone, fax, copier, cash register, intercom system, wrapping machine, pallet jacks, forklift, garbage disposal, trash compactor, cardboard compactor, box cutter, knives, computer, calculator, bass, price gun, and C.A.R.S. reordering system.

Financial responsibility includes the ordering and pricing of the merchandise in the department. Contacts include daily contact with customers, suppliers / vendors, and the general public. Confidentiality includes access to confidential information including pricing, sales, figures, wages, and inventory figures.