Co-Manager - Hanahan, SC

Overview

It's an exciting time to be a part of Lowes Foods! Join us as a Co-Manager where you will assure the effective and profitable operation of the assigned retail store including the development of all hosts assigned to that store. To actively pursue self-development and proficiency in the skills necessary to be assigned as senior co-manager.

In addition to being part of a family-owned and growing company, we offer great pay and excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision, 401K and a pension plan, a discount for shopping, paid time off, weekly pay, and more!

Responsibilities

Assists the store manager in implementing an in-store sales-building culture that ensures growth through :

• Execution of company merchandising programs and weekly sales plans in each department
• Planning and executing weekly sales themes
• Ensuring in-stock conditions throughout the store and actively participates in weekly sales meetings
• Provides for desired levels of guest satisfaction, courtesy, and service throughout the store, with special emphasis on our front-end fast service commitment
• Accountable for achieving budgeted financial results in assigned area of responsibility and assists store manager in achieving total store results
• Protects company assets : merchandise, cash, facilities, and equipment. Conducts weekly manager audits on front-end, DSD receiving, and pricing. Assists the manager to ensure all required shrink functions are performed. Manages grocery inventory with shrink results = / < 0.40% of sales
• Effectively controls store variable expenses, including achieving budgeted wage percent
• Assists in the staffing of the store, including forecasting of needs, recruitment, and training. Additionally, builds a talent planning bench for the store, including developing and executing development plans for all hi-potential and promotable individuals
• Ensures direct reports understand expectations for performance, holds them accountable to achieve budgeted results and meets with them to review performance and provide feedback (ongoing and annual performance appraisal)
• Constant awareness and reaction to store conditions through frequent and detailed store walks
• Effectively trains and develops store management team, especially department managers, to ensure Lowes Foods has the necessary bench for our growth. Acts as a resource for these leaders in their roles
• Ensures sanitation and food safety standards are maintained throughout the store (as measured through internal and external sources)
• Creates an atmosphere that ensures positive store morale through effective supervisory treatment and recognition. The workforce should be enthusiastic, guest focused, and embedded in a selling culture
• Provides and facilitates effective communications to Store Manager, Field Merchandisers, and store hosts
• Ensures stores are run in compliance with company standards (as measured by ALI audits)
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, and company policies
• Maintains a safe facility for guests and hosts
• Applicable to Center Store Co-Manager

Qualifications

Possess the knowledge and skills generally associated with a Bachelor's degree plus 1-2 years supermarket management experience.

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