Department Sales Lead

Vancouver, WA, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $17.00 - $27.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Pre-tax spending accounts

Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off

short-term disability

long-term disability

Employee stock purchase plan

Life insurance

Job Description

US Foods is one of America’s premier foodservice distributors, dedicated to delivering top-quality products and exceptional service to foodservice professionals nationwide. Established with a mission to make foodservice count for its customers, US Foods supplies a broad range of products ranging from fresh, frozen, and dry food to culinary equipment and disposable supplies. This company is recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to helping its clients succeed in a competitive marketplace. As a large-scale distributor in the foodservice industry, US Foods focuses on reliability, efficiency, and support to create a seamless supply chain experience for its customers, which include restaurants, healthcare facilities, hospitality businesses, and more.

This job opening is for a full-time leadership role within US Foods, specifically focusing on managing various departments, including Dry, Disposables, Culinary Equipment Supplies (CES), and fresh products in their retail sector known as CHEF'STORE. This role carries significant responsibility as it requires overseeing inventory levels to meet store capacity, managing promotions, satisfying customer demands, and ensuring seasonal merchandise is well-stocked. The Lead position also entails taking charge of department sales performance through superior customer service, quality product freshness, and maintaining proper stock levels. This role involves managerial duties such as opening and closing the CHEF'STORE and acting as the Manager on Duty in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager.

The ideal candidate will work approximately 30 to 40 hours per week, including weekends, holidays, and varying shifts covering both opening and closing hours. Compensation starts at $22.622 per hour but may range between $17 and $27 depending on experience, education, skills, and geographic location. This position is not just about management but also about being a role model who promotes the company’s cultural beliefs and ensures a safe, well-maintained environment for both staff and customers.

Candidates should expect a dynamic retail environment where they will engage hands-on with stock management, customer service, merchandising, and store operations. They will have the opportunity to train, motivate, and develop team members while utilizing computer systems for order processing and inventory management. Physical demands include lifting, carrying, and moving various weight categories, standing and walking for extended periods, and occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.

US Foods also offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, disability coverage, life insurance, and opportunities to purchase company stock. This ensures that employees are supported both professionally and personally, fostering long-term career growth within the company.

Job Requirements

Three years’ experience in a retail setting restaurant or customer service environment
Supervisory or lead experience preferred
Must possess the ability to work a flexible hourly schedule which includes holidays and weekends
Must possess and demonstrate competency and proficiency with computer use word processing email and internet software

Job Qualifications

Three years’ experience in a retail setting restaurant or customer service environment
Supervisory or lead experience preferred
Must possess and demonstrate competency and proficiency with computer use word processing email and internet software
High School diploma or equivalent required
Must have the desire and ability to deliver exceptional customer service
Must possess the ability to quickly assess situations address issues and make solid good business decisions
Must demonstrate good common sense and the ability to think logically through all situations
Must possess the ability to build professional relationships with the client base
Must be motivated and self-driven and consistently demonstrate the ability to analyze customer needs and make recommendations based on sound business knowledge and commercial acumen
Must possess the adaptability and a willingness to help out in order to get the job done understanding fully that the nature of the business means staff at all levels within the store will be expected to roll up their sleeves and provide whatever is required to offer the customer fast easy and efficient service

Job Duties

Ensure proper inventory levels based on store capacity promotions customer requests and seasonal merchandise
Complete all daily orders
Maximize departmental sales by driving and maintaining superior customer service freshness and in stocks
Ensure a daily date check is executed
Train motivate and develop staff to execute the same standards
Ensure appealing presentation and pricing standards are maintained in assigned areas
Utilize computer as needed
Stock shelves set up displays ring up merchandise and sales and perform cleaning duties as needed
Open and close the CHEF’STORE in the absence of the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager
Perform Manager on Duty functions as needed
Role model and promote our cultural beliefs
Ensure that the facility is well maintained and is a safe environment for staff and customers by following safety policies and practices at all times
Correct safety issues and then notify the store management of any safety issues that exist in the store correct if possible
Responsible for other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by Store Management