Store Manager - Cary, NC

PRIMARY PURPOSE
Responsible for managing total store operations. Meet or exceed established financial and salesgoals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Food LionStrategy. Maintain solid communications with the management team all associates in the store andthroughout the organization. Ensure conditions involving security safety and food safety areconsistently maintained at the highest levels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maximize all resources (physical human and financial) that will enable the store to achievefinancial objectives while maximizing sales potential and growing the customer base

Lead the implementation of both store specific and corporate initiatives by setting high standardsproper planning and delegation

Ensure compliance with state and federal laws company policies and standard practices

Apply and expand industry and market knowledge to create and improve competitive position

Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our GuidingPrinciples Core Values Vision and Strategy
Provide a safe secure and pleasant environment for customers and associates
Ensure that proper control of all store funds and company assets are maintained Foster a positive environment which anticipates and satisfies needs of associates and customersand establishes the store as a valued member in the community
Value differences (mirror the diversity in the community)
Assure the recruiting and selection of the best qualified candidates to meet identified store talentneeds
Recognize evaluate and develop associates to balance business objectives and individual needs
Treat all store information with strict confidentiality
Provide recognition of accomplishments and offers constructive counseling when necessary as itrelates to achieving customer satisfaction and service while building store sales
Understand and use company tools such as; financial reports average cost inventory system(ACIS) scheduling productivity ordering (CAO) and business information systems
Understand and utilize the Profit and Loss (P&L)
Maintain an action plan on all associates identified as not meeting the productivity standards ofperformance or exceeding shrink controls implement training and accountability as needed
Successfully complete Computer Based Training (CBT) Training Packet and Training Aid courses
Perform all other duties and projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
College graduate or equivalent preferred

Solid understanding of store operations required

Excellent interpersonal organizational communication and customer service skills

Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job

Ability to use technical information to solve problems

Ability to lead and direct others
Must meet minimum age requirements to perform specific job functions
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position with or without reasonableaccommodations

Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar accreditingorganization as a Certified Food Safety Manager or will be required to attend company provided training and have the ability to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment;Accreditation must be maintained while employed in a position requiring accreditation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to use computers and other communication systems required to perform job functions

Ability to use hand held computers for orders mark downs scan outs and inventory

Stand 100% of the time frequently walking short distances

Ability to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack or float

Perform repetitive hand and arm motions

Bend and lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously 25 lbs. frequently and approximately100 lbs. on occasion
Be able to handle a variety of substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials andhousehold cleaners
Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level: occasionally above shoulder or below waist level Meet established volume activity standards for the position Tolerate working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time Have sufficient visual ability to check invoices dates and other written documents.