Safeway
Safeway Store Director- Silver Spring MD
Safeway, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Safeway Store Director - Silver Spring, MD
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Safeway Store Director- Silver Spring MD
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The Store Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the store, having overall responsibility for store operation and employees. The Store Director makes store‑level decisions on hiring, training, disciplinary action, and scheduling. The Company expects the Store Director will spend more than half their time directing others, managing the enterprise, and activities directly related to those tasks. If an employee has difficulty performing these duties, they should inform their District Manager and/or Human Resources for additional training.
Key Accountabilities
Overall management responsibility for the operation of a retail grocery store, including store performance, cash control, inventory and security, customer service, and staff management.
Track, analyze, and take action to improve store performance by forecasting weekly/daily sales goals and meeting or exceeding established goals.
Communicate sales goals, department performance, and sales opportunities with staff to ensure positive results.
Forecast, schedule, and monitor labor consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; create action plans to address cost‑control issues.
Develop and execute strategies to improve product placement and appearance.
Manage display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions, ensuring products are properly displayed and ordered to maintain in‑stock conditions.
Manage issues related to store maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation.
Oversee and manage handling of cash and accounting; ensure the store is secured.
Prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage time and resources so that objectives are met on schedule.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies, including money handling, check cashing, security, food safety, worker and customer safety, sanitation, consumer protection laws, and accurate wage payment.
Focus on customer satisfaction and needs, ensuring employees provide superior service through best practices, training, and coaching.
Handle customer and employee complaints, making decisions to resolve all complaints in the best possible manner for the customer, employee, and business.
Screen, train, develop, and manage job performance of store employees; recommend hiring and disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Provide constructive feedback, set performance expectations, and identify assignments for developmental opportunities for others.
Maintain professional relationships with union officials and ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
Maintain positive working relationships with direct reports, peers, supervisors, suppliers, and customers, effectively handling complex or difficult situations.
Motivate others to perform the job and work toward common objectives, complying with company policies and procedures to serve as a role model and instill a positive attitude.
Ensure the store is properly staffed to meet labor goals, sales goals, and customer needs, taking a proactive approach to hiring and engagement.
Make final hiring decisions, conduct interviews, and meet with prospective employees.
Ensure new hires are aware of all policies, procedures, and receive the required training; evaluate new hires, provide feedback, and decide on eligibility to pass probation.
Knowledge and Experience
Education Level:
High School Diploma (or equivalent) required; College degree preferred.
Experience Level:
Three years as Store Manager responsible for a department/team within a multi‑department operation in retail, hospitality, or service industry required, OR five or more years of retail or managerial experience in an Assistant Manager capacity required.
Retail grocery experience required.
Skills and Experience
Strong planning and organizational skills; strong math and analytical skills.
Demonstrated customer service and supervisory experience.
Strong understanding of overall retail store operations.
Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Computer literate.
Ability to make quality decisions while working under time constraints.
Ability to get along with others.
Travel Requirements None.
Physical Environment
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to reach, lift, stack, and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 55 lbs.
May spend long periods at desk or computer terminal.
May use calculators, keyboards, telephone, computers, and other office equipment during normal workday.
Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required to complete some job duties.
Workday is fast‑paced; holiday, evening, and weekend work may be required.
Pay Transparency The pay range is $88,400 to $120,000 per year, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
Albertsons Companies – Equal Opportunity Employer
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Safeway Store Director- Silver Spring MD
role at
Safeway .
The Store Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the store, having overall responsibility for store operation and employees. The Store Director makes store‑level decisions on hiring, training, disciplinary action, and scheduling. The Company expects the Store Director will spend more than half their time directing others, managing the enterprise, and activities directly related to those tasks. If an employee has difficulty performing these duties, they should inform their District Manager and/or Human Resources for additional training.
Key Accountabilities
Overall management responsibility for the operation of a retail grocery store, including store performance, cash control, inventory and security, customer service, and staff management.
Track, analyze, and take action to improve store performance by forecasting weekly/daily sales goals and meeting or exceeding established goals.
Communicate sales goals, department performance, and sales opportunities with staff to ensure positive results.
Forecast, schedule, and monitor labor consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; create action plans to address cost‑control issues.
Develop and execute strategies to improve product placement and appearance.
Manage display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions, ensuring products are properly displayed and ordered to maintain in‑stock conditions.
Manage issues related to store maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation.
Oversee and manage handling of cash and accounting; ensure the store is secured.
Prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage time and resources so that objectives are met on schedule.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies, including money handling, check cashing, security, food safety, worker and customer safety, sanitation, consumer protection laws, and accurate wage payment.
Focus on customer satisfaction and needs, ensuring employees provide superior service through best practices, training, and coaching.
Handle customer and employee complaints, making decisions to resolve all complaints in the best possible manner for the customer, employee, and business.
Screen, train, develop, and manage job performance of store employees; recommend hiring and disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Provide constructive feedback, set performance expectations, and identify assignments for developmental opportunities for others.
Maintain professional relationships with union officials and ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.
Maintain positive working relationships with direct reports, peers, supervisors, suppliers, and customers, effectively handling complex or difficult situations.
Motivate others to perform the job and work toward common objectives, complying with company policies and procedures to serve as a role model and instill a positive attitude.
Ensure the store is properly staffed to meet labor goals, sales goals, and customer needs, taking a proactive approach to hiring and engagement.
Make final hiring decisions, conduct interviews, and meet with prospective employees.
Ensure new hires are aware of all policies, procedures, and receive the required training; evaluate new hires, provide feedback, and decide on eligibility to pass probation.
Knowledge and Experience
Education Level:
High School Diploma (or equivalent) required; College degree preferred.
Experience Level:
Three years as Store Manager responsible for a department/team within a multi‑department operation in retail, hospitality, or service industry required, OR five or more years of retail or managerial experience in an Assistant Manager capacity required.
Retail grocery experience required.
Skills and Experience
Strong planning and organizational skills; strong math and analytical skills.
Demonstrated customer service and supervisory experience.
Strong understanding of overall retail store operations.
Strong leadership and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Computer literate.
Ability to make quality decisions while working under time constraints.
Ability to get along with others.
Travel Requirements None.
Physical Environment
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to reach, lift, stack, and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 55 lbs.
May spend long periods at desk or computer terminal.
May use calculators, keyboards, telephone, computers, and other office equipment during normal workday.
Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required to complete some job duties.
Workday is fast‑paced; holiday, evening, and weekend work may be required.
Pay Transparency The pay range is $88,400 to $120,000 per year, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
Albertsons Companies – Equal Opportunity Employer
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