Niemann Harvest Market Store Director in Training

Job Title: Niemann Harvest Market Store Director in Training

Job Code: MTR

Department: Assistant Manager – 7041

Reports To: Regional Director of Operations/Store Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared Date: January 2025                              

The Store Director in Training (SDIT) is a leadership development position designed to prepare individuals for the role of Store Director within a supermarket setting. The SDIT will receive hands-on training and exposure to all aspects of supermarket operations, including management, customer service, inventory control, sales, and staff supervision. The training program focuses on leadership development, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making to ensure the successful running of a supermarket.

• →Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise Associates in the store. 
• →Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. 
• →Directly supervises non-supervisory associates. 
• →Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• →Training Associates; planning, assigning, and directing work.
• →Appraising performance; rewarding and coaching Associates.
• →Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proven experience in retail management, preferably in a supermarket or similar environment.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of customer service orientation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• One to three months related experience and/or training;
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. 
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

• Ability to work with Supermarket math concepts such as addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, percentages, distribution, penetration, gross profit, and Sales Per Associate Hour.

• First Aid certification provided at store level
• CPR certification provided at store level
• Power Industrial Truck Certification provided at store level

• Slip resistant shoes with closed toe and heel
• Safety Cutter
• Pallet jack
• Computer
• Uniform per store policy
• Associates may be required to use standard equipment including, but not limited to,
• Power jack

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Occasionally
• Extreme cold
• Extreme heat
• Wet or humid conditions
• Outside weather conditions
• Risk of electrical shock
• Work near moving mechanical parts

Regularly

• Moderate