Grocery Manager

Job title:
Grocery manager

**Job Description**:
People Leadership

Create a coaching and development culture for all employees, which embraces a passion for food

Demonstrate outstanding leadership, while serving as a role model

Manage direct reports including: selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation

Communicate operational requirements/changes to department employees

Manage store operations as required

Customer Offering

Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit

Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs

Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends

Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards

Execute winning conditions as required

Policy/ Regulatory Adherence

Lead the implementation of all corporate policies, initiatives, and Standard Operating Procedures and ensure the department and employees comply and use them effectively, including timely and accurate submission of all relevant documentation as required

Responsible for ensuring that OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained

Financial

Directly responsible to ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control

Manage the department budget

Personal/ Professional Development

Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required

Keeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions and product policies

Employee Engagement

Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement

Initiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activities

Other Duties

Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs

Provide feedback for continuous improvement

Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements

Other duties as required

Job Requirements

Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment

Above average communication skills (both oral and written)

Full knowledge of department operations and skills

Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite

Full knowledge of total store operations and skills

High School Diploma

Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, particularly in the specific department

Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets

Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.
Location: 398 Ebbers Blvd, Edmonton, AB, T5Y 4E2

Pay: $43,680.00-$48,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- retail management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-27