Southeastern Grocers is committed to a culture of belonging and fostering an inclusive environment where we celebrate differences. As a great place to work, we empower everyone to be their full, authentic selves. Read our Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Statement here.

The manager in training will shadow store leadership for a specified period of time in training for a store manager, assistant store manager, or salaried department manager role. This position will assist store leadership in effectively leading, managing and developing store and/or department operations and associates to maximize sales and profitability. This role will assist store leadership in fostering a diverse and inclusive shopping and work experience to become the neighborhood grocer that people shop the most.

Minimum

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Minimum of three (3) years of proven leadership with managing teams.
• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions.
• Authorization to work in the United States or the ability to obtain the same.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background check.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; or equivalent experience.
• At least two (2) years proven leadership in a supermarket.
• Proficient with computer applications used in effectively operating the department.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, motivational and communication skills.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Possession of Food Safety Certification or the ability to obtain same within 180 days of placement.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.

• Shadow and assist store leadership in the following responsibilities:
• Achieve operational goals (i.e. customer service, compliance, inventory): OSAT, Retail Success Audit, Fresh Check Audit, Sales to Purchase Ratio.
• Maintain a safe, compliant and operationally sound store: state and federal inspections, store and parking lot appearance.
• Lead, teach and coach a diverse team: recruit, hire, develop and retain a talented team, department work schedules.
• Achieve financial goals (i.e. sales, gross profit, EBITDA): P&L, cash controls, notify management of associate theft, customer shoplifting, unauthorized mark-downs, property defacement or any action that is illegal and/or against company policy.
• Develop and maintain a positive image in the community: community outreach and in-store events.
• Merchandise store to meet customer expectations: sales plan, in stock position, CGO processes.
• Manage the fiscal budget, in-stock, inventory, shrink, expenses including labor and supply management and cash control with a high level of integrity, urgency and responsibility and within the best interests of the organization.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.