Job Description - Assistant
General Manager (AGM)
At Millbrook
Markets, the Assistant General Manager (AGM) is responsible for leading the
day-to-day operations of the store in the absence of the General Manager and to
otherwise support the General Manager in all facets of running the store. The
AGM will review business results, including profitability, and plan for
continued improvement. The AGM supports the selection and development of
all Customer Service Associates and in conjunction with the GM is responsible
for the training of all Customer Service Associates in the store. The AGM
is responsible for ordering goods and scheduling labor. The AGM is responsible
to manage and oversee all safety processes within the store. The AGM ensures an
exceptional customer experience. Where applicable, this position will assist
the GM with managing the fuel offer.
Principal Duties:
- Ensure a pleasant shopping
experience for all customers. Respond to and resolve customer complaints
or inquiries. Solicit customer feedback, input and information through
various communication vehicles. React to information and create a plan to
consistently meet the expectations of all customers.
- Execute the corporate training
plan for all CSAs and effectively conduct hands-on training to ensure
associate proficiency. Ensure the planning and execution of established
safety, security, quality, and store operations policies, procedures and
practices.
- Supervise the day-to-day task
assignments and performance for all associates. Assist with all matters
relating to Customer Service Associates and the store team - recruiting,
hiring, training, coaching, associate engagement and performance
management. Recognize and reward associates.
- Plan and prepare work schedules
and coordinate daily assignments and activities of associates to meet the
needs of the business. Delegate tasks and follow-up as necessary. In
full-serve fuel stores, responsibilities include supporting the GM with
all areas of fuel labor, including preparation of the schedule.
- Monitor and analyze business
processes and results to profitably achieve store goals. Examples
include: reviewing and analyzing reports, completing the store performance
tracking board, and managing shrink and spoilage.
- Manage cash and lottery
processes.
- Analyze results and trends and
prepare action plans to leverage the store’s strengths and address areas
of opportunity. Ensure the execution of all action plans.
- Build relationships with
community partners to connect the store with its community.
- Ensure safety program execution
and fulfill the store safety leader role.
Essential
Functions:
- Ability to work well individually
as well as in a team environment
- Excellent oral and written
communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to work with little or no
supervision
- Detail oriented and excellent
organizational skills
- Ability to apply critical
thinking skills in all situations
- Ability to apply root cause
techniques in order to solve problems
- Ability to handle multiple
projects simultaneously and independently
- Proven self-starter with
demonstrated ability to make decisions
- Understanding of store finances
and awareness of impact to business
- Must be able to perform the
following physical behaviors repetitively throughout a shift: standing,
walking, handling, reaching horizontally and grasping firmly
- Must be able to perform the
following physical behaviors frequently throughout a shift: reaching above
the shoulder, reaching below the waist, pushing buttons, bending,
stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling and pushing
- Must be able to lift and carry up
to 35 lbs
- Excellent relationship building,
interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to learn and utilize the
store’s technology
Basic
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
equivalent
- Leadership experience required,
leadership experience in a food service environment preferred
- Flexible availability which may
include all shifts, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs
- Ability to work 35 – 40 hours per
week
- Experience selecting, training,
performance management of staff, sales building, labor allocation &
scheduling, managing expenses
- Experienced in all areas of store
operations, including foodservice
- Experience effectively
implementing change and demonstrated results in execution
- Serve Safe Certification
- Proven and consistently
demonstrated skills in the following:
- Exceptional Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Effective Communication
- Training