General Merchandise Manager

GM Department Manager

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

General Function :

Sets the department standards for customer service, employee relations, cleanliness, sanitation, professional appearance and overall profitability. Coordinates the delivery of the 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 Manager of; Health Wellness Home, Store Operations, and Perishables

Positions that Report to you : GM Department Employees

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities :

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Instructing, assigning, reviewing, and planning the work of others, maintaining standards, allocating personnel, and coordinating the activities of others.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Worker Characteristics :

Education and Experience :

High school diploma and one to three years of similar or related work experience.

Physical Requirements :

Working Conditions :

This position is exposed to dirt, noise, and equipment movement hazards on a daily basis. Has occasional exposure to electrical shock. This is a fast pace work environment.

Equipment Used to Perform Job :

Pallet jack, computer, two-wheeler, telephone, C.A.R.S. system, box cutter, and calculator.

Financial Responsibility :

Responsible for purchasing product for the department.

Contacts :

Has daily contact with suppliers / vendors, and the general public.

Confidentiality :

Has access to confidential information including pricing.