Company Overview
Food Lion, based in, has been serving communities since 1957. With a strong focus on affordability, freshness, and convenience, we operate over 1,000 stores across the Southeast and, employing more than 60,000 dedicated associates committed to providing an exceptional shopping experience.
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Center Store Lead to oversee the management of our store’s center store operations. This role is vital in ensuring smooth daily operations, delivering outstanding customer service, and leading our retail team to success. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, retail management experience, and a passion for creating a welcoming shopping environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the retail team to achieve sales goals and maintain high standards of customer service.
- Manage inventory control, stock replenishment, and merchandising to ensure product availability and presentation.
- Oversee pricing strategies, sales promotions, and store merchandising to maximize profitability.
- Handle operational tasks such as cash handling, POS system management, and payroll processing with accuracy.
- Conduct employee orientation, training & development sessions to foster team growth and improve performance.
- Monitor store safety protocols, shift management, and compliance with company policies.
- Collaborate with purchasing and inventory management teams to optimize stock levels and reduce shrinkage.
Skills
- Proven management experience within the retail industry, including supervising teams and managing daily store operations.
- Strong knowledge of POS systems, inventory management, merchandising, and pricing strategies.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams effectively through managerial communication techniques.
- Skilled in negotiation, recruiting, interviewing, and employee orientation processes.
- Multilingual or bilingual abilities are a plus for serving diverse customer bases.
- Proficient in bookkeeping, payroll processing, cash handling, and basic math skills.
- Demonstrated leadership in retail sales management with a focus on customer service excellence.
- Effective time management and organizational skills to handle multiple priorities efficiently.
Join us as a Center Store Lead to inspire your team, enhance store performance, and deliver an outstanding shopping experience for our customers!
Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
