Grocery Manager
Job Description
Grocery Manager
Our client based in Cincinnati, OH, is currently seeking a dedicated Grocery Manager to join their team on a direct hire basis.
Company Profile:
- Established Grocery Retailer
- Emphasis on teamwork and a positive work environment
- Dedicated to providing exceptional customer service
Role Overview:
- Lead and manage the grocery department, ensuring its overall success through effective team leadership, strategic merchandising, maintaining store conditions, and delivering outstanding customer service
- Responsible for overseeing daily store operations, optimizing product flow, and enhancing the customer shopping experience
- Create and implement merchandising strategies to enhance product displays and attract customers
- Engage with customers and team members on the sales floor, addressing inquiries, complaints, and special requests professionally
- Collaborate with the Store Manager on product placement strategies and store appearance
Requirements:
- High school Diploma or GED with a minimum of five years of related experience, or a suitable combination of relevant experience and education
- Prior experience in order writing, procurement, or supply chain management preferred
- Demonstrated leadership experience in retail, ideally within the specialty foods sector
- Proven track record in grocery management or similar retail leadership positions
- Proficiency in Google Workspace and Power BI desirable
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership abilities and mathematical aptitude
- Effective vendor management skills
- Availability for flexible scheduling, including weekends and evenings
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- Paid Vacation Time
- 401k Plan
- Employee Discount
Job Requirements
GroceryTeam Leader, GroceryManager, Grocery Manager
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Mike Cook
Mike Cook or as he is known in the industry "Grocery Store Mike", is a specialized grocery retail recruiter for Frontline Source Group. With more than 35+ years in the grocery retail industry, Mike started as a part-time courtesy clerk. He worked his way up to serve in-store leadership positions with both traditional and specialty food formats. His expertise lies in hiring, training, and developing company leaders for small supermarkets to large grocery store operations with hundreds of locations. This experience is what differentiates his ability to recruit top Grocery talent from other recruiters in the market place.
Throughout his career, Mike has placed an emphasis on professional development and continuing education. He was in the charter class of Brookshire University, graduating as salutatorian. He also has earned certificates of proficiency in management specialized leadership and retail management from Tyler Junior College. The later certification was in collaboration with the Western Association of Food Chains. And, he has received numerous awards and accolades for customer service and leadership.
Mike has a passion for community service, having served as a board member for the Bear Creek Specialty Utility District (formerly Lavon Water Supply Corporation) from 2007-2013; Community Independent School District board trustee from 2013-2017; and currently serves as Lavon City Councilman, Place 2 since 2017.