Company Job ID-107906
Creates a team atmosphere where the Company Food Service (GFS) values and philosophies flourish to help build and drive sales and exceptional customer service through the “Customer is King” mentality. Assist in the management of all aspects of store operations including customer service, store conditions and the selection, training and coaching of Marketplace Sales Associates. Accountable to drive the store’s financial performance by managing the execution of all merchandising and inventory management processes and standards.
Additional responsibilities will include:
• The proper execution of all supply chain/inventory management processes and procedures within the store
• Accountability for ensuring the store meets and exceeds the established merchandising standards for product quality, presentation & visual marketing/merchandising
• Understanding and analyzing key performance indicators and developing and implementing merchandising strategies to generate measurable sales increases to ensure the store achieves their annual sales plan
• Managing the maintenance and upkeep of the store
• Interviewing, hiring, training, and retaining top notch, talented staff
• Serving as a mentor, coach and role model for your team
• Driving professional and personal development through the phase training program
• Assisting the budget management, variance and analyses and productivity improvements
• Implementing the Cornerstone Values, Purpose and Philosophy of the organization
• Taking on other duties as needed
Candidates must have:
• 2 years of retail management experience with an emphasis on merchandising or inventory in grocery or retail environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, email and Internet software
• Excellent customer service, organizational, public speaking and written/verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving, leadership and multitasking abilities
• Talent for driving sales with a "Customer is King" focus
• Flexibility to work 50 hours/week with varying shifts that include weekends, holidays and occasional 6-day work weeks
• Ability to provide 24/7 on-call support for alarms and emergencies
• Must maintain a valid state driver’s license and safe driving record per GFS policy
• Some meeting travel
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• HS diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree (preferred)
Here is a glimpse of what we offer our employees at Company Food Service:
• A customer-focused environment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
• Short/Long-Term Disability
• Time-off Benefits
• Generous 401k matching program
• Flexible spending
• Performance-based incentives
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition reimbursement program for you and your family
Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.