A Store Lead leads team of retail store sales associates and assists with management of store operations. Trains sales associates and organizes staff schedules and assignments. Resolves customer complaints. Oversees store merchandise inventory and displays, and monitors sales performance.
This position is a trusted leader and delivers operational excellence by coaching, developing, and inspiring others to be the best they can be. They ensure that the highest standards of customer service and store conditions are provided, and support the company's strategic plan by achieving the financial goals.
Essential Responsibilities:
Evaluate and maintain store conditions, including merchandising, in stock/ordering, freshness, cleanliness, and TIL reducing initiatives. Schedule and supervise department staff. Manage inventory levels and optimize productive inventory. Facilitate training and skill development of Center Store teammates. Coordinate marketing, sales, and advertising programs including price changes and signage. Identify areas of opportunity (including sales, gross profit, expenses, labor, and TIL), to achieve the financial plan for the department.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum Education:
High school diploma, degree, or relevant work experience considered.
Minimum Years of Experience:
1 to 3 years. Current retail grocery experience required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Comprehensive knowledge of Center Store policies, procedures, and best practices. Working knowledge of Google Suite, Chromebook, symbols device (CAO) Certified Receiver (or able to become certified if hired) Familiar with Schnucks applications (i.e. Shelfman, DOMO, Schnucks WORX scheduling system, etc.). Ability to plan and execute merchandising excellence. Demonstrate resilience, resourcefulness and a positive attitude towards change. Effectively communicate cascading information. Ability to coach, develop and inspire others through relationship building. Act with integrity and maintain confidentiality. Routinely lift items over 50 lbs., walk/stand for extended periods of time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Bending Stooping Able to work in a cold environment (-10 to 40 degrees) Able to push loaded two wheeler (average 100-120 pounds) Able to pull a loaded pallet (up to 700 pounds) Able to pull loaded stock truck Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Working on feet entire shift (8hours) Additional Requirements -
Internal Candidates:
Store/Facility Teammates:
minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred.
Store Support Center Teammates:
minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred. Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline). If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance. Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
