The Willmar Cub location is looking for a full time general marchandise manager! The general merchandise manager will plan and manage the general merchandise department to promote sales and achieve profit margins and labor goals; ensure a positive shopping experience for customers and a safe and positive working environment for associates.

Job Responsibilities: 
•    Assist customers and ensure proper service levels and courtesy from all associates
•    Implements and maintains merchandising plans, using Division guidelines, which maximize sales, variety and gross profit 
•    Ensure accurate pricing and signage within the department
•    Supervises associates to ensure efficient labor utilization and effectiveness in meeting department objectives
•    Manages receiving, invoicing, pricing, shrink control and inventory to ensure proper product control and that gross profit goals are met
•    Trains and develops personnel
•    Supervises department safety and sanitation programs 
•    Performs personnel functions
•    Performs as manager on duty supervising entire store as needed
•    Observes standards and procedures regarding store security and confidentiality
•    Follows all store and department policies and procedures
•    Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 
•    Equipment operation (hand jack, power jack, box cutter, flat bed, compactor, broom, mop)
•    Able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time
•    Memorization, reading, writing and math
•    The position requires on-going customer interaction, providing prompt, courteous and accurate service
•    Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
•    Can understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies verbally or in writing
•    Must be able to work shifts varying in length and time, including nights, weekends and holidays
•    Ability to do simple addition, subtraction, copying figures, counting, and recording
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
•    Must be 18 years of age or older

Work Environment: 
•    This position requires the associate to perform all duties at one of our UNFI locations, such as a distribution center, office or Cub retail store.
•    This position may require the associate to travel to company offices, distribution centers, or other locations for specific meetings or other business reasons.

Physical Environment/Demands: 
•    Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled retail store environment. 
•    Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal. 
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.   
•    Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday. 
•    Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.
•    Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently.    
•    Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures.   
•    Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.   
•    Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties.  Ability to operate work-related equipment. 
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Schedule:
•    Open availability is required
•    At least one evening shift is required between Friday to Sunday

Benefits:
•    Flexible schedule for work life balance.
•    Employee discount
•    Weekly pay based on progressive scale

My Cub. My Way.

We provide our customers the best grocery experience period by personalizing our customers’ evolving needs with innovation, convenience and by supporting the communities we serve through delivering quality, variety, and fresh groceries. As the needs of our customers evolve, we’re dedicated to adapting alongside them, providing quality products, and a welcoming shopping experience.

At Cub we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success as an organization, and we strive to create a work environment that fosters respect, fairness, and equal opportunities for all employees. Each team member brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our community.