PRODUCE/PRIMETIME ASST DEPT LEADER

This opportunity is with a leading retail grocery company known for its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and employee development. The company operates numerous stores nationwide, emphasizing fresh produce, excellent customer service, and creating welcoming shopping environments. With a focus on integrity, respect, and inclusion, the company strives to provide a culture that supports both employees and customers alike.

The role offered is a leadership position during primetime hours, specifically from 3 PM to 7 PM Monday through Friday and 11 AM to 7 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The primary objective of this role is to drive sales and enhance the customer experience by providing strong leadership support and direction within the store. This position involves partnering with store and department leaders to establish a high-performance culture where associates are fully aligned with the business strategy and equipped with the necessary knowledge and training to consistently deliver exceptional service. The role embodies the company’s core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety.

As a key leadership figure on the floor, this position entails motivating and empowering associates through effective communication and a positive, respectful atmosphere. The leader is responsible for setting department performance goals, supporting teamwork, and ensuring the store meets its sales and operational objectives. The role requires hands-on involvement in various operational tasks such as order management, inventory control, product rotation, merchandising standards, and promotional activities.

A significant part of the role is also dedicated to creating an inviting environment for customers by answering questions, making product recommendations, and promoting store specials. Training and development of associates are crucial, including participating in performance appraisals and fostering ongoing growth. Maintaining safety standards and compliance with all local, state, and federal laws is integral to the leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will bring excellent communication skills, a capacity to handle stressful situations, and proficiency in basic math. Desired qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, some retail or produce experience, management experience, and an additional language proficiency which could enhance customer interactions. This position is ideal for someone passionate about retail leadership, developing teams, driving sales, and enhancing the overall customer experience in a dynamic store environment.