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Department Manager Trainee

Jewel Osco

Job Description

  • Deliver exceptional customer service by assisting with inquiries, processing special orders, and ensuring a welcoming shopping experience across departments 
  • Lead department operations by supervising staff, preparing schedules, evaluating performance, and ensuring adherence to company policies and government regulations 
  • Oversee all aspects of merchandising, including ordering, receiving, preparing, pricing, displaying, and maintaining seasonal decor and inventory to meet sales and profit goals. 
  • Manage department documentation, inventory, and shop orders while communicating effectively with the Store Director and external suppliers 
  • Participate in ongoing training and ensures department associates are trained in company procedures while promoting safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction 

Skills & Qualifications

  • Previous experience involving customer service, leadership, and teamwork is required 
  • Ability to read product descriptions and shelf tags for ordering and organizing merchandise is essential 
  • Must have flexibility to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays 
  • Relevant soft skills include basic math skills, following directions, and communication 

Education

  • High School Diploma/GED

Benefits

  • Dental
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical
  • Paid Training/Personal Development
  • Retirement/401K
  • Vacation
  • Vision
  • Other Benefits -

About the Employer

One of Chicago's most well-known and trusted grocers, Jewel-Osco prioritizes customer service and investing in their team. Jewel-Osco has 188 store locations and a distribution center, allowing them to serve their customers for over 120+ years right in their own communities, and making it easy for customers to access the wide range of products and services that they offer. Every day Jewel-Osco strives to become their customers' favorite supermarket by ensuring they are bringing them value, variety, and a friendly face that is always there to help.