Job Description

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.PRIMARY PURPOSEResponsible for managing total store operations. Meet or exceed established financial and sales goals. Build associate and customer relations and promote a strong culture in support of Food Lion Strategy. Maintain solid communications with the management team, all associates in the store and throughout the organization. Ensure conditions involving security, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest levels.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMaximize all resources (physical, human and financial) that will enable the store to achieve financial objectives while maximizing sales potential and growing the customer baseLead the implementation of both store specific and corporate initiatives by setting high standards, proper planning and delegationEnsure compliance with state and federal laws, company policies and standard practicesApply and expand industry and market knowledge to create and improve competitive positionProvide leadership and motivation within the store to promote a culture reflective of our Guiding Principles, Core Values, Vision and StrategyProvide a safe, secure and pleasant environment for customers and associatesEnsure that proper control of all store funds and company assets are maintainedFoster a positive environment which anticipates and satisfies needs of associates and customers and establishes the store as a valued member in the community