Grocery Manager
Summary
Reporting to the Foodstore Manager, the Grocery Manager will be a key player on the Co-op Management team. The Grocery Manager will work in conjunction with the Foodstore Manager in the management and control of the Grocery department with the primary responsibilities focusing on the various retail activities of the Co-operative.The Grocery Manager’s key accountabilities are to oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the Grocery Department, while effectively managing both departmental operations and staff, achieving financial performance targets, and delivering exceptional member service.
Responsibilities
1. Budgeting & Financial Management
Lead, organize, direct and co-ordinate the activities and functions of the Grocery Department to meet or exceed financial objectives including : sales targets, gross margin targets, sales per employee hour, labour costs, operating costs and inventory turns.
Additional financial management activities include :
2. Sales and Marketing
Manage the resources of the grocery department to generate net savings that meet the budgeted targets. This can be accomplished by :
Assisting the Foodstore Manager with completion of the annual team book; and
Ensuring all advertising and promotional activity follows the Co-op Retailing System’s guidelines.
3. Merchandising
Responsible for maintaining proper merchandising and housekeeping standards in the Grocery Department :
Supervise the promotional activities at store level, including the building of displays, arrangements for in-store demonstrations, use of POP material; and
4. Inventory Management
To be responsible for the procurement of merchandise and using good inventory management practices. This includes :
5. Personnel Management
Oversee and provide the day-to-day management of personnel in the grocery / stock department.
Adherence and understanding of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, territorial, and federal legislation, including all health and safety legislation.
6. Department Management
Responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Department, including :
Completing weekly scheduling in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement; and
Identifying and scheduling the training needs of grocery staff, including both in-person and online training sessions, to support continuous skill development and compliance with industry standards.
Job Summary
Job Type : Full Time
Location : Yellowknife