Acme Markets - District Manager, NY-CT
Acme Markets
New Rochelle, NY
Sales / Marketing, Business Development
The District Manager will be responsible for the efficient operation and the maximization of sales and profits of all retail stores within the assigned area and ensure that operations are consistent with established Company policies and objectives. This individual will be responsible for developing store teams that deliver outstanding customer satisfaction through store associates that are friendly, responsive to the customer’s needs, knowledgeable and are passionate about the food business. Through coaching and counseling he/she develops store directors and department managers to deliver the company value proposition by operating stores that are clean, fresh, well stocked and merchandised to reflect the neighborhood they serve. Ensures store directors and department managers understand their fiscal responsibilities and hold them accountable for achieving and exceeding commitments.
All internal candidates are required to express an interest to their supervisor before applying for a position. If you have questions, please reach out to your HRM or Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
The salary range is $170,000 to $200,0000 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:75%+ of time is spent traveling.
Albertsons Companies: AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All internal candidates are required to express an interest to their supervisor before applying for a position. If you have questions, please reach out to your HRM or Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Develops store teams to achieve and holds them accountable for operating stores that meet and exceed the period, quarterly and yearly financial metrics (sales, EBITDA, DSI, shrink, OSAT, etc.).
- Reviews sales, P&L and labor reports, evaluating trends, opportunities and underlying problems. Coaches and counsels store directors to develop solutions to resolve issues to meet or exceed each operational metric.
- Ensures store directors and department managers understand their fiscal responsibilities and holds them accountable for achieving and exceeding commitments.
- Develops and coaches store directors and department managers in all aspects of financial management, (budgets, projections, sales forecasts, etc.) Works to control operating cost/expenses; labor management; labor costs; shrink; inventory; asset management; etc., to maximize return on investment.
- Reviews and approves store operating commitments with store directors.
- Develops store teams to achieve and holds them accountable for operating stores that meet and exceed the period, quarterly and yearly financial metrics (sales, EBITDA, DSI, shrink, OSAT, etc.).
- Reviews sales, P&L and labor reports, evaluating trends, opportunities and underlying problems. Coaches and counsels store directors to develop solutions to resolve issues to meet or exceed each operational metric.
- Ensures store directors and department managers understand their fiscal responsibilities and holds them accountable for achieving and exceeding commitments.
- Develops and coaches store directors and department managers in all aspects of financial management, (budgets, projections, sales forecasts, etc.) Works to control operating cost/expenses; labor management; labor costs; shrink; inventory; asset management; etc., to maximize return on investment.
- Reviews and approves store operating commitments with store directors.
- Develops store teams that execute the company's merchandising initiatives while remaining locally relevant to maximize sales and profits.
- Reviews advertising and promotional needs working with the marketing team to improve advertising effectiveness, develop marketing plans for new/remodeled stores and in-store signing programs.
- Monitors competitive operations in assigned area and works with the marketing team to implement aggressive plans to counteract loss of sales and profits.
- Evaluates local competition from an operations, customer and cultural perspective. Keeps abreast of new ideas, innovations and trends in the food industry.
- Ensures store teams execute the company/division merchandising initiatives.
- Ensures store directors and their department managers understand their responsibility to execute these programs utilizing the best methods. Coach and counsel store teams to take performance to the next level to initiate profitable sales concepts through creative local merchandising.
- Solicits information from the store director regarding the customer's needs. Works with the store director to evaluate opportunities based on local demographics.
- Conducts store walks with store management on a regular basis. Solicits feedback and asks questions to ensure that merchandising programs are executed; those opportunities are being explored; that order-writing, in-stock condition, stock rotation, product mix, inventory and price integrity are maintained.
- Maintains a strong community presence through the support of company/division and store specific charitable initiatives.
- Develops store directors and department managers to maximize the potential of each associate creating engaged associates throughout the store.
- Models an open-door communication policy with focus on listening and the creation of a collaborative work environment.
- Ensures accountability of staffing (i.e. interviewing and selection); identification and development of future leaders; integration of training tools and processes; performance coaching; development; performance management; succession planning; diversity; change management and recognition/reward. He/she is accountable for the management staffing in his/her area and develops store directors to fulfill these responsibilities in their store through robust succession planning.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with store support staff, suppliers and the community.
- Ensures retail stores in his/her assigned area operate within all federal, state and local laws and maintain good working relationships with these agencies.
- College degree or equivalent work experience.
- 5-10+ years of retail/category experience.
- 15 total years’ experience in grocery industry.
- 5 years’ experience managing people.
- Possess working knowledge of procurement procedures, economics, marketing, mathematics, and accounting principles. Possess the ability to analyze and interpret data from various reports and respond with the appropriate remedy.
- Must possess good organizational and supervisory skills and be capable of managing large numbers of employees effectively. Possess the ability to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results ensuring execution.
- Possess good verbal, written and public speaking communications skills. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone. Must have the ability to represent the company's interest to outside vendors.
- Requires analytical ability and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities. Possess the ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.
- Possess working knowledge of procurement procedures, economics, marketing, mathematics, and accounting.
- principles. Possess the ability to analyze and interpret data from various reports and respond with the appropriate remedy.
- Must possess good organizational and supervisory skills and be capable of managing large numbers of employees.
- effectively. Possess the ability to motivate and work with and through others to achieve desired results ensuring execution.
- Possess good verbal, written and public speaking communications skills. Deal effectively with a wide variety of people both in person and over the telephone. Must have the ability to represent the company's interest to outside vendors.
- Requires analytical ability and mental alertness to ensure accurate, safe, and thorough completion of work activities.
- Possess the ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.
- Work may be performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
- Must sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- May spend long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.
- May use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workday.
- Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.
- The workday is fast paced; some evening and weekend work may be required.
The salary range is $170,000 to $200,0000 annually. Starting salary will vary based on criteria such as location, experience, and qualifications. There may be flexibility for exceptional candidates. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:75%+ of time is spent traveling.
Albertsons Companies: AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About the company
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ACME Markets Inc. got its beginning in 1891 when two friends, Samuel Robinson and Robert Crawford, opened a small neighborhood grocery store at Second and Fernon Streets in South Philadelphia that emphasized quality products, low prices and friendly service. 133 years later, ACME remains dedicated to providing a high-quality grocery experience that our customers have come to expect.
Today, ACME operates 160 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, New York, Connecticut, and Maryland, employing more than 18,000 associates. We continue to offer consumers fresh and convenient supermarket solutions, in addition to services such as Sav-on® Pharmacies – all tailored to the specific needs of the neighborhoods we serve.
About our parent company – Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with both a strong local presence and national scale. The company operates stores across 35 states and the District of Columbia under 19 well-known banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen and Carrs. Albertsons Companies is dedicated to helping people across the country live better lives. In 2015 alone, with the help of generous customers, Albertsons Companies and the Albertsons Companies Foundation gave more than $270 million in food and financial support to the more than 2,300 communities they serve, improving the lives of millions of people in the areas of hunger relief, education, cancer research and treatment, programs for people with disabilities, and veterans outreach. Albertsons Companies is committed to making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood.