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Hannaford Supermarkets · 1 day ago

Produce Sales Manager

Bedford, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$49K/yr - $67K/yr

Hannaford Supermarkets, a company with deep roots in fresh produce since 1883, is seeking a Produce Sales Manager to effectively manage department operations and meet financial and sales goals. The role involves building associate and customer relations while promoting a strong culture aligned with Hannaford's strategy.

Retail

Responsibilities

Effectively manage department operations to meet financial and sales goals

Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strategy

Foster a sales-driven, consumer focused culture through relationship building and promoting an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness

Grow sales through effective merchandising strategies

Hire, train and develop associates to meet the department needs

Manage performance through planning, coaching and disciplinary efforts

Ensure that department conditions involving department appearance, quality, variety, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level

Maintain effective work schedules to meet production and customer service standards as well as associates' personal needs

Role model and provide recognition of our key behaviors; Be There, Make It Easy, Add Something To Their Day and Be the Difference

Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports, scheduling, productivity, ordering, and business information systems

Maintain accurate records of production, shrink, sales, and inventory

Communicate department and company policies to all associates

Perform special projects and other functions as assigned

Qualification

Store operationsMerchandising techniquesCertified Food Safety ManagerCustomer service skillsEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam leadership

Required

A high school graduate or equivalent preferred

Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills

Must have 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

Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accrediting organization as a 'Certified Food Safety Manager' or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment

Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position requiring accreditation

Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform the job functions

Stand and walk for the majority of the time

Lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally

Reach to shoulder level or above on occasion while lifting 30 lbs

Frequent bending, reaching, grasping, and lifting produce items at or above waist level

Tolerate working in cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time

Use hands to operate controls, feel objects and use tools to open and prepare products

Handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning materials, packaging materials, and food products

Meet established volume activity standards for the department

Preferred

Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques preferred