Manager, Convenience Store Sales & Retail Excellence at SpartanNash

Byron Center, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Retail, Convenience Stores, Fuel RetailIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required or equivalent education/experience
Minimum of 5 years relevant C-Store experience
Minimum of 2 years Field experience
Ability to lift and/or move 20 pounds
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk

Responsibilities

Provide strategic direction for retail operations to ensure operational execution meets and exceeds company goals of sales, margin, and associate satisfaction
Manage Retail Fuel Centers fuel and inside sales and gross profits through support of promotional strategies, category business plans, and monitoring business results
Assist in developing budget/forecast for inside sales and margin and monitor results
Travel to Fuel Centers to support associates and ensure compliance
Develop and maintain effective relationships with Direct Store Delivery (DSD) and other suppliers and negotiate on-going contracts to maximize all available vendor product trade funds
Develop talent pipelines and succession plans within retail
Ensure compliance of category business plans consistent with the company's overall goals (i.e., plan-o-grams, product selection, pricing, promotions, shelf placement, etc.)
Maintain current knowledge of industry or local trends and best practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes
Provide support to Store Director on training, performance management, and career development of associates, and develop/monitor department goals
Develop and monitor department budget as required
Review profit and loss statements and monitor factors contributing to profitability
Review financial statements and train store directors to read, understand, and use the information to improve retail operations
Train and coach Fuel Center managers and associates on new processes, procedures, and/or programs and ensure compliance
Work with Business Unit VP to create budget/forecast for assigned Retail Fuel Centers inside sales and gross profit; follow up to ensure budgeted/forecasted goals are being achieved
Analyze various reports (i.e., inventory, stock loss, vendor receiving margins, etc.) to assess performance versus business objectives for assigned categories
Support Fuel Center associates by providing merchandising plans, financial reports for review, and store visits
Facilitate new store openings
Setup, develop, and lead annual Quick Stop Manager meetings
Prepare and distribute on-going Fuel Center communications
Maintain company culture and promote positive work environment that fosters strong associate relations, as well as positive customer and community relations
Respond to inquiries or concerns from customers, members of the business community, and associates
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed