Safeway
Safeway Assistant Store Director- Washington DC
Safeway, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Safeway Assistant Store Director - Washington DC
As one of the primary contacts for Safeway customers, the First Assistant Store Director is actively involved in and provides friendly, courteous, and helpful customer service on a daily basis. The role responsibly assists the Store Director with the overall operations of the store and performs various duties personally or through supervision of more than 100 employees.
Responsibilities
Overall management responsibility for operation of retail grocery store during absence of the Store Director, including store performance, control of cash, inventory and security, customer services, and management of staff.
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 to be consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; create action plan to address cost control issues.
Support Store Director with development and direction in the execution of strategies to improve product placement and appearance.
Monitor display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions. Ensure that products are properly displayed and ordered in a manner to maintain in‑stock conditions.
Manage issues relating to store maintenance, cleanliness, safety and sanitation.
Oversee and monitor handling of cash and accounting; ensure store is secured.
Prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage time and resources so that work objectives are met.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures, including check cashing, security, safety, sanitation, wage and hour, etc.
Focus on customer satisfaction and needs; ensure that employees provide customers with superior customer service through the use of best practices and communication of the importance of superior customer service.
Select, train, develop, and manage job performance of store employees, with assistance of other management personnel.
Provide constructive suggestions and encouragement, set performance expectations, provide honest feedback, and identify assignments to provide others with developmental opportunities.
Maintain appropriate professional relationships with union officials and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreement provisions if applicable.
Preserve positive working relationships with direct reports, peers, supervisors, suppliers, and customers effectively handling complex or difficult situations involving others.
Motivate others to perform the job and work towards common objectives. Serve as a role model to others instilling a positive attitude in employees.
May perform other management duties to keep the store functioning effectively at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of one year of assistant manager experience responsible for managing a department/team within a multi‑department operation within the retail or service industry — or two years’ experience as a department manager with responsibility for managing a department/team within a multi‑department operation within the retail or service industry.
High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
Strong customer service and supervisory skills.
Solid understanding of overall store operations.
Proven ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Will be required to repeatedly use hands, arms, legs, and feet for sustained action (e.g., walking around the store, stocking, rotating product).
Ability to stand 100 % of the shift and work in a fast‑paced environment.
Pay Transparency The pay range is $65,000 to $75,000 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.
Travel May be required to travel for training or participation in corporate programs and focus groups. Additionally, travel to other stores to assist when necessary may be required.
Schedules With many of our stores operating 24 hours per day, interested applicants must allow for a variety of shifts and long hours including nights, holidays, and weekends. Days off during the work week are seldom taken consecutively. As an Assistant Store Director, a sizable portion of your day will be spent on the sales floor managing employees and interacting with customers.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting: https://careersatsafeway.com/
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Responsibilities
Overall management responsibility for operation of retail grocery store during absence of the Store Director, including store performance, control of cash, inventory and security, customer services, and management of staff.
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 to be consistent with store sales and productivity guidelines and wage budgets; create action plan to address cost control issues.
Support Store Director with development and direction in the execution of strategies to improve product placement and appearance.
Monitor display accuracy and appearance to implement promotions. Ensure that products are properly displayed and ordered in a manner to maintain in‑stock conditions.
Manage issues relating to store maintenance, cleanliness, safety and sanitation.
Oversee and monitor handling of cash and accounting; ensure store is secured.
Prioritize, plan, and coordinate work activities, and manage time and resources so that work objectives are met.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies and procedures, including check cashing, security, safety, sanitation, wage and hour, etc.
Focus on customer satisfaction and needs; ensure that employees provide customers with superior customer service through the use of best practices and communication of the importance of superior customer service.
Select, train, develop, and manage job performance of store employees, with assistance of other management personnel.
Provide constructive suggestions and encouragement, set performance expectations, provide honest feedback, and identify assignments to provide others with developmental opportunities.
Maintain appropriate professional relationships with union officials and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreement provisions if applicable.
Preserve positive working relationships with direct reports, peers, supervisors, suppliers, and customers effectively handling complex or difficult situations involving others.
Motivate others to perform the job and work towards common objectives. Serve as a role model to others instilling a positive attitude in employees.
May perform other management duties to keep the store functioning effectively at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of one year of assistant manager experience responsible for managing a department/team within a multi‑department operation within the retail or service industry — or two years’ experience as a department manager with responsibility for managing a department/team within a multi‑department operation within the retail or service industry.
High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
Strong customer service and supervisory skills.
Solid understanding of overall store operations.
Proven ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills.
Will be required to repeatedly use hands, arms, legs, and feet for sustained action (e.g., walking around the store, stocking, rotating product).
Ability to stand 100 % of the shift and work in a fast‑paced environment.
Pay Transparency The pay range is $65,000 to $75,000 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.
Travel May be required to travel for training or participation in corporate programs and focus groups. Additionally, travel to other stores to assist when necessary may be required.
Schedules With many of our stores operating 24 hours per day, interested applicants must allow for a variety of shifts and long hours including nights, holidays, and weekends. Days off during the work week are seldom taken consecutively. As an Assistant Store Director, a sizable portion of your day will be spent on the sales floor managing employees and interacting with customers.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting: https://careersatsafeway.com/
Albertsons Companies - Equal Opportunity Employer
#J-18808-Ljbffr