In-Store Selling Manager Opportunity At H-E-B
H-E-B needs energetic and motivated Partners willing to work hard and have fun while treating our Customers to excellent service. No matter what background you bring, or where you are in your career, we welcome you to join our community where People come first. As an In-Store Selling Manager, you'll lead the Store's Connections Selling Team to provide superior customer service, while maintaining the Department on a daily basis. Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources People drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. Do you have a : HEART FOR PEOPLE... commitment to work hard and make sure your Customers and Partners come first? HEAD FOR BUSINESS... the know-how to combine first-class customer service and merchandising / selling? PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to meet sales goals in a fast-paced environment, while handling multiple concurrent tasks?
We are looking for :
- experience in demonstrations, selling, and customer service; experience in leadership
- passion for food; strong interest in / knowledge of cooking, including ingredients and preparation; drive for financial results
What is the work? Management / Training :
Serves as the key point of contact for Total Store Event planning; leads planning and execution for customer experience and selling, including product demonstration, hospitality, and selling plans in collaboration and alignment with Total Store Leader TeamUses reporting tools to prepare and communicate key performance indicators and results to the Store Management and Selling Team on an ongoing basis during store and team meetingsServes as a role model and leader to ensure customer experience and hospitality excel across the StoreEnsures proper processes and protocols for all in-store sampling and selling activitiesServes as the Own Brand Ambassador for the Store; leads Partner education for our brands and productsEnsures department standards meet expectations through daily department walks, training, communication, and accountabilityMaintains a direct line of communication to all Department Managers, Store Leaders, and Selling Team PartnersContributes to future event planning; shares insights related to food trends, restaurant experiences, and Customer's local preferences; executes adjustments for stronger future performanceLeads the recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and development of the H-E-B Connections Team and ensures Department Partners are trained and comply with required training related to their roles and dutiesManages Partner performance, delivers performance reviews, and resolves Partner-related matters including time and attendance, standards of conduct, promotions, disciplining, suspending, discharging, rewarding, etc.Accountable for department budget and payrollTrains School of Retail Management (SORM) and School of Retail Leadership (SORL) traineesSales :
Increases department contribution by effectively driving sales and customer engagement through selling events while effectively managing shrink and product costCreates an atmosphere of celebration by participating in Total Store Events, displaying temporary decorations, creating themed recipes, and cross merchandisingDevelops weekly team schedules to effectively maximize customer engagement and salesPlans, analyzes, builds, and maintains promotional product orders and delivery schedules with Department Managers using the display plan tool, inventory management tool, and SOPs to meet sales goalsLeads display planning and maintenance for selling events; ensures A+ Standards of merchandising and signage are applied; events are neatly organized, signed, and taggedCompletes / distributes required reports and paperwork to ensure accounting statements accurately reflect Dept performanceCompletes events recaps for corporate admin team regarding Customer Experience wins and opportunities for future planning and improvement strategyMay execute cart and / or cooking events, engaging Customers with enthusiasm and sharing product knowledge, recipes, samples and savings or value informationFood Safety / Sanitation :
Ensures Department and Partners comply with H-E-B, federal, state, and local policies and standards for food safety and sanitationProvides proper tools and training for partners to operate Department in accordance with most recent ORT / QA guidelinesMaintains safety / sanitation of equipment and Department; maintains sanitation standards throughout the work areaEstablishes guidelines for Department operations in accordance with 5-S; audits to ensure maintenanceMaintains proper PPE for DepartmentEnsures food safety certifications, CFM certifications, and TABC certifications are currentWhat is your background?
Minimum age 21 (mandatory)Degree in culinary arts, nutrition, or home economics or H-E-B Culinary certification (preferred)3+ years of experience in event coordination, demonstrations and selling, customer service, or a related culinary arts fieldExperience in inventory managementExperience leading a team of five or moreExperience in catering, food presentation, large scale cooking, ethnic food, recipe development, etc. (preferred)Food Safety CertificationCompletion of / ability to complete TABC CertificationCompletion of H-E-B Connections Department SORMDo you have what it takes to be a fit as an In-Store Selling Manager at H-E-B?
Strong knowledge of H-E-B systems and processes, including Scheduling System, Recipe Authoring System, Inventory Management Systems, Product Ordering Systems, Display Planning System, Sales Data Systems, Microsoft Office Application, Internal Company Websites, Company Mobile Applications for Partners and CustomersWorking knowledge of catering, food presentation, large scale cooking, ethnic food, recipe development, etc.Advanced customer service, interpersonal, and influencing skillsAdvanced merchandising skillsAdvanced verbal written communication skillsAbility to lead a Department and schedule Partners for effectivenessAbility to read and interpret documents (safety rules, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals)Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus between projectsCan you...
Function in a fast-paced, retail environmentSafely maneuver around moving mechanical partsWork extended hours and varying work schedule as dictated by the business, including weekend shiftsConstantly stand, reach at waist, and graspOccasionally walk, reach overhead, reach at shoulder, reach at knee, reach at floor, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, stair climb, pivot, twist, push / pull with arms, pinch, and perform fine motor movementsOccasionally be exposed to cold, hot, ambient temperatures, loud noise, wet conditionsDemonstrate the ability to lift 25 lbs, and manage more than 25 lbs