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FT Deli Bakery Sales Manager (H)

Food Lion

Orange, VA
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 primary purpose of this role is to support the management and duties of store operations to meet financial and sales goals, build associate and customer relations, and promote a strong culture in support of Food Lion Strategy. The role involves maintaining solid communication with the management team, all associates in the store, and throughout the organization.

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
  • Ensure a positive shopping experience through friendly customer service and department product knowledge
  • Control store expenses through proper ordering, care for supplies and equipment
  • Understand and utilize company tools such as financial reports, ACIS, scheduling, productivity, ordering (CAO), and business information systems
  • Perform duties to ensure department appearance, quality, variety, workplace safety, food safety, and sanitation are maintained
  • Write Deli Bakery HMS schedules to provide extraordinary customer service, creating schedules every other week
  • Ensure proper ordering, receiving, preparation, conditioning, and displaying of merchandise according to policies and guidelines
  • Observe and correct unsafe conditions to prevent accidents
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
  • Record and report all associate and customer accidents
  • Monitor shrink and provide coaching to recognize and prevent inventory losses
  • Utilize advertising and sales promotion materials appropriately
  • Maintain security standards and a neat personal appearance
  • Complete required training courses and meet physical requirements of the position

Requirements

  • A high school graduate or equivalent preferred
  • 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 to perform specific job functions
  • Must be accredited by the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals or similar as a "Certified Food Safety Manager" or able to achieve accreditation within the first 90 days of employment
  • Ability to use computers and communication systems required for the job
  • Physical ability to push or pull up to 2000 pounds using a pallet jack, lift products weighing up to 15 lbs. continuously, 25 lbs. frequently, and 50 lbs. on occasion
  • Stand 100% of the time with frequent walking
  • Handle substances associated with cleaning and packaging materials
  • Perform repetitive hand and arm motions
  • Frequent reaching and grasping at waist level; occasionally above shoulder or below waist
  • Work in extreme hot/cold temperatures for up to 20 minutes at a time
  • Sufficient visual ability to check invoices and written documents

Nice to Have

  • Experience in retail operations or food service management

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
  • Food Safety Manager accreditation or ability to obtain within 90 days

Benefits & Perks

  • Not specified in the description

Working at Food Lion

Support the achievement of budgeted financial and operating results, promote a culture reflective of our Brand Strategy and Culture, and maintain a positive, enthusiastic customer service environment.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 11, 2025
Job CategoryMarketing
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

About Food Lion

Website

foodlion.com

Location

Orange, VA

Industry

Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)

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