Store Director

Job Description

Store Director | Safeway

The Tone:
This is a Store Director role at Safeway. The company operates a network of retail grocery stores, serving communities by providing essential goods and services. This critical leadership position is responsible for the comprehensive operational management of a Safeway store, directly impacting its financial performance, security, and ability to deliver exceptional customer service. The role also plays a pivotal part in developing and motivating the store’s team to achieve shared objectives and foster a positive working environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $100000–$129800 yearly
• Team: Manages store employees and operations, collaborating with other management personnel.
• Mission: To ensure the comprehensive operational management, performance, and customer service excellence of a retail grocery store.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Store Operations: Oversee the entire retail grocery store operation, encompassing store performance, control of cash, inventory, and security, while ensuring superior customer services are consistently delivered.
• Financial & Performance Management: Track, analyze, and take action to improve store performance by forecasting weekly and daily sales goals, striving to meet or exceed established targets, and communicating these goals and opportunities to staff for positive results.
• Team Leadership & Development: Select, train, develop, and manage the job performance of all store employees, with assistance from other management personnel, providing constructive feedback and creating developmental opportunities. This includes motivating the team to work towards common objectives and serving as a positive role model.
• Merchandising & Presentation: Develop and direct the execution of strategies to improve product placement and appearance. This involves monitoring display accuracy, implementing promotions effectively, and ensuring products are properly ordered and displayed to maintain in-stock conditions.
• Compliance, Safety & Facility Management: Manage issues relating to store maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and sanitation. Ensure strict compliance with all legal requirements and company policies and procedures, including check cashing, security, and wage and hour regulations, while overseeing cash handling and accounting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Managerial level with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 3 years of management experience overseeing a department or team within a multi-department retail operation. Must have passed the internal Store Director Selection (SDS) process.
• Skills: Strong leadership, customer service, and supervisory skills, coupled with a comprehensive understanding of overall store operations.
• Bonus: A college degree is preferred.