FT Produce Sales Manager (H)

Food Lion - Hampton, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hampton, VA

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Produce Sales Manager at Food Lion is responsible for overseeing the operations of the Produce Department, ensuring that financial and sales goals are met while promoting a positive shopping experience for customers. This role involves managing staff, maintaining department standards, and fostering a culture of customer service and teamwork within the store.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Produce Department, including hiring, training, and developing department associates.
• Supervise the performance of all duties and responsibilities of department associates and provide ongoing performance management.
• Daily management of labor and coaching associates to achieve productivity expectations.
• Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of Food Lion's Guiding Principles and Core Values.
• Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results.
• Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with emphasis on friendly customer service.
• Control store expenses through proper ordering and care for supplies and equipment.
• Ensure department appearance, quality, variety, workplace safety, food safety, and sanitation are maintained.
• Monitor shrink and provide coaching for associates to recognize and prevent losses.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Good understanding of store operations preferred.
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Ability to lead and direct others.
• Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

Nice-to-haves

• Accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar organization as a Certified Food Safety Manager.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression.