Cub Foods - Department Manager General Mdse - Twin Cities

Cub Foods - Department Manager General Mdse - Twin Cities

Aug 27, 2019

Minnesota-MINNEAPOLIS

POSITION TITLE: General Merchandise Manager

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

To plan and manage the General Merchandise Department to promote sales and achieve profit margins and labor goals; ensure a positive shopping experience for customers and a safe and positive working environment for associates.

NATURE AND SCOPE

Emphasis in this position is ongoing department planning, execution and evaluation to ensure maximum sales and profit opportunities, effective cost control, efficient utilization of labor and strong customer service levels. Primary challenge is consistently meeting or exceeding department profit and labor goals. This position is responsible for providing effective training, development and work direction for department associates and requires the ability to encourage individual and group effort toward department objectives. This position requires judgment/decision making, social skills/verbal interaction, memorization, reading, writing, math, moderate to heavy lifting, walking, operation of forklift, pallet jack, order processing tools and box cutter. Position functions and work hours may vary according to business needs. Assignments and work direction are provided by the Store Manager or person in charge.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

1. Assist customers and ensure proper service levels and courtesy from all associates

2. Develops effective daily/weekly work plan based on weekly sales projections, budgeted labor goals and previous operating results

3. Implements and maintains coordinated, aggressive and creative merchandising plans, using Division guidelines, which maximize sales, variety and gross profit

4. Ensure accurate pricing and signage within the department

5. Supervises General Merchandise associates to ensure efficient labor utilization and effectiveness in meeting department objectives

6. Ensure accurate pricing and signage within the department

7. Manages general merchandise receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control and inventory to ensure proper product control and that gross profit goals are met

8. Trains and develops general merchandise department personnel

9. Supervises department safety and sanitation programs

10. Performs General Merchandise Department personnel functions

11. Performs as Manager on Duty supervising entire store as needed

12. Observes standards and procedures regarding store security and confidentiality

13. Follows all store and department policies and procedures

14. Performs other duties as assigned or delegated

Why work at Cub?

Join the exciting, fast-paced store and pharmacy environments at Cub. Cub offers career opportunities throughout the Midwest to talented people with the determination to make a difference for our customer. Not only does Cub offer a comprehensive benefits package, it's also a unique workplace where opportunities abound. Cub is a part of the broader SUPERVALU grocery network that operates grocery retail stores across the United States.

We encourage FRESH thinking, offer an environment of inclusion and support, and set no boundaries on your achievement!

A GREAT PLACE TO GROW!