The GM/HBC Manager position at Safeway is a leadership role responsible for directing and controlling the operation of the Drug (General Merchandise) Department. The role involves:
- Leading customer service initiatives to meet or exceed division goals
- Managing day-to-day operations of the Drug Department, including customer service areas
- Implementing company policies and merchandising practices
- Inventory management and shrink control
- Supervising receiving, storing, stocking, pricing, and merchandising
- Staff scheduling, training, and development
- Performance monitoring and personnel management
- Sales goal communication and department performance tracking
- Customer complaint resolution
- Maintaining department records and ensuring compliance
Key Requirements:
- Retail background with management experience
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Basic knowledge of employment laws
- Ability to handle business operations and financial management
- Physical requirements include standing/walking for long periods
- Lifting up to 50 lbs and operating equipment
- Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Experience with profit/loss statements
- Strong customer service orientation
Work Environment:
- Temperature-controlled store environment
- Occasional exposure to freezer temperatures (-20°F) and heat (up to 400°F)
- Part-time schedule
- Fast-paced retail setting requiring adaptability and multitasking
This role offers an opportunity to lead a key department within a major retail organization, developing both management and operational skills while contributing to store success.