Hy-Vee

Wine&SpiritsDepartmentManager

Des Moines, Iowa, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Wine & Spirits Department Manager at Hy-Vee. Skills: Customer service, Employee relations, Profitability, Product knowledge, Inventory management. Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, professional appearance and overall profitability.. Coordinates the delivery of the freshest and best quality product at a competitive retail price.”

What You'll Achieve.

Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, professional appearance and overall profitability.; Coordinates the delivery of the freshest and best quality product at a competitive retail price.

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Must have the ability to solve practical variety of variables with limited interpret instructions.

Eligibility Requirements

Must be physically able to exert up to 100 pounds of force (shared team lifting) exert up to 50 pounds of force and exert up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects., Visual requirements include vision from less than 20 inches to more than 20 feet with or without correction, depth perception, color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors), and field of vision., Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions., This position is frequently exposed to temperature extremes and dampness., There is possible equipment movement hazards, electrical shock, and exposure to cleaning chemicals and solvents., This is a fast paced work environment., Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre employment drug screen.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Over one year of related work experience

What You'll Do.

Sets the department standards for customer service

professional appearance and overall profitability.

Coordinates the delivery of the freshest and best quality product at a competitive retail price.

Maintains a positive creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.

Generates a friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to providing prompt

and efficient service to customers and sets a good example.

Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner

whether the encounter takes place in the employee’s designated department or elsewhere in the store.

Makes an effort to learn customers’ names and to address them by name whenever possible.

Assists customer by: Escorting them to the products they’re looking for

Securing products that are out of reach

loading or unloading heavy items

Making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests

Performing other tasks in every way possible to enhance the shopping experience.

Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly

helpful service to customers who call.

and evaluates all department employees.

Determines department goals with store director.

Determines weekly work schedule and establishes a daily work plan for the department.

Inspects signage and displays for quality and quantity of merchandise and orders product for replenishment.

Stays current on trends in each product category

and educates customers by offering suggestions

Makes informational materials on products available for customer use.

Communicates with employees regarding sales and ideas.

Handles and satisfies customer issues.

Figures retail pricing and ensures correct pricing.

and oversees department bookkeeping procedures.

Operates cash register accurately and scans product

(where applicable) and reports improper cash levels in cash drawer.

Analyzes weekly and monthly sales and trends and compares to actuals

prepares ad projections

Conducts inventory of the department.

and determines pre-orders.

Ensures proper temperatures and storage procedures are maintained to guarantee freshness and control shrink of product.

Understands and troubleshoots equipment and ensures maintenance is performed.

Maintains strict adherence to department and company guidelines related to personal hygiene and dress.

Adheres to company policies and individual store guidelines.

Reports to work when scheduled and on time.

Ensures pricing is competitive in the market area.

Attends meetings and seminars and participates in continuing education.

Fills displays and works in the sales area.

Receives and checks in delivered merchandise and places in appropriate storage area.

Performs departmental duties as needed.

Assists in other areas of store as needed.

Performs other job related duties and special projects as required.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Maintains a positive creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork.; Generates a friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to customers and sets a good example.; Communicates with employees regarding sales and ideas.; Instructs, assigns, reviews and plans work of others.; Maintains standards, coordinates activities, allocates personnel, acts on employee problems, and selects new employees.

Communication Scope

Answers the telephone promptly and provides friendly, helpful service to customers who call.; Communicates with employees regarding sales and ideas.

Process & Methodology

Determines weekly work schedule and establishes a daily work plan for the department., Plans displays, promotions, and determines pre-orders.

Full Job Description

Additional Considerations (if any): **-** **At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.** **Job Description:** **Job Title:** Wine & Spirits Department Manager **Department:** Wine & Spirits **FLSA** : Non-Exempt ** _General Function_** : Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, professional appearance and overall profitability. Coordinates the delivery of the freshest and best quality product at a competitive retail price. **_Core Competencies_** * Partnerships * Growth mindset * Results oriented * Customer focused * Professionalism ** _Reporting Relations:_** Accountable and Reports to: District Store Director, Store Manager, Assistant Managers of; Perishables, Store Operations, and Health Wellness Home Positions that Report to you: Wine and Spirits Department Employees ** _Primary Duties and Responsibilities:_** * Maintains a positive attitude; creates an atmosphere of friendliness and fun through flexibility and teamwork. * Generates a friendly atmosphere by encouraging employees to greet and speak to customers; providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to customers and sets a good example. * Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, professional appearance and overall profitability. * Smiles and greets customers in a friendly manner, whether the encounter takes place in the employee’s designated department or elsewhere in the store. * Makes an effort to learn customers’ names and to address them by name whenever possible. * Assists customer by: (examples include, Escorting them to the products they’re looking for, Securing products that are out of reach, loading or unloading heavy items, Making note of and passing along customer suggestions or requests , Performing other tasks in every way possible to e

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