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FT Deli Bakery Sales Manager (H)

Food Lion

Nags Head, NC
Full Time
Senior
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Food Lion has been providing an easy, fresh and affordable shopping experience to the communities we serve since 1957. Today, our 82,000 associates serve more than 10 million customers a week across 10 Southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. The role supports store operations to meet financial and sales goals, build associate and customer relations, and promote a strong company culture aligned with Food Lion Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the Deli Bakery HMS Department in the absence of the Deli Manager, including supervising the performance of all duties and responsibilities of Deli Bakery HMS Associates
  • Daily management of labor (i.e., expected live) and coaching associates to achieve productivity expectations
  • Provide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Brand Strategy and Culture
  • Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results
  • Maintain an atmosphere of enthusiastic customer awareness with emphasis on fast, easy, flexible, and friendly customer service
  • Role model outstanding, friendly customer service and use skills and knowledge of department products to offer solutions that meet or exceed customers' expectations
  • Control store expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment
  • Ensure department appearance, quality, variety, workplace safety, food safety, and sanitation are consistently maintained
  • Ensure Deli Bakery HMS schedules are written to provide extraordinary customer service at all times
  • Ensure that ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning, and displaying of merchandise are done in accordance with policies and guidelines
  • Observe and correct all unsafe conditions that could cause accidents
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Record and report all associate and customer accidents according to procedures
  • Monitor shrink and provide coaching to recognize and prevent inventory losses
  • Ensure proper utilization of advertising and sales promotion materials
  • Maintain security standards and a neat, well-groomed personal appearance
  • Complete required training courses and meet physical requirements of the position
  • Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Ability to lead and manage a team
  • Strong understanding of store operations and merchandising techniques (preferred)
  • Effective communication, customer service, and selling skills
  • Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
  • Ability to use technical information to solve problems
  • Must meet minimum age requirements for the specific job function
  • Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or attend company training to achieve accreditation within 90 days
  • Ability to use computers and communication systems
  • Physical ability to push/pull up to 2000 pounds with a pallet jack, lift products up to 50 lbs., stand continuously, and perform repetitive motions
  • Tolerance for working in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes
  • Visual ability to check invoices and written documents

Nice to Have

  • Experience with store operations and merchandising techniques

Qualifications

  • High school graduate or equivalent (preferred)

Benefits & Perks

  • Not explicitly specified in the description

Working at Food Lion

The role emphasizes promoting a culture reflective of Food Lion's Brand Strategy and Culture, with a focus on friendly customer service, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 13, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

About Food Lion

Website

foodlion.com

Location

Nags Head, NC

Industry

Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)

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