FT Assistant Bakery Sales Manager

$39,416 - $56,680/Yr

Hannaford Brothers Company - Standish, ME

Full-time - Entry Level

Standish, ME

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Assistant Bakery Sales Manager at Hannaford is responsible for assisting in the management of bakery department operations to achieve financial and sales goals. This role emphasizes building strong relationships with associates and customers while promoting Hannaford's strategic objectives. The position requires effective leadership, communication, and organizational skills to ensure high standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing department operations to meet financial and sales goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with associates and customers.
• Promote a strong customer service culture in line with Hannaford's strategy.
• Manage department operations in the absence of the department manager.
• Role model outstanding customer service and provide solutions to meet customer expectations.
• Assist in growing sales through effective merchandising strategies.
• Help in hiring, training, and developing associates to meet department needs.
• Manage performance through planning, coaching, and disciplinary efforts.
• Ensure department conditions meet standards for appearance, quality, safety, and food safety.
• Maintain effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards.
• Recognize and coach associates to meet service expectations.
• Utilize company tools for financial reporting, scheduling, and inventory management.
• Maintain accurate records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory.
• Assist in communicating department and company policies to associates.
• Perform various department functions as needed to meet production and customer service guidelines.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred.
• Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills.
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Desire and ability to lead and manage a team.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Must meet minimum age requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing department operations in accordance with established practices.
• Ability to assist in special projects as needed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment without discrimination.