Customer Service Manager

Retail Store OperationsEnsures that all customers receive fast, friendly, accurate checkout service by passionately implementing the spirit of customer first, second to none. Manages and schedules duties of Front End Clerks, Courtesy Clerks, Service Operations Assistant and Service Supervisors. Oversees the completion of daily cash, balancing, reconciliation and payroll reports, while supporting store sales and overall operating plan.Champions Company and Division customer service programs to meet or exceed Division customer service goals. Handles customer relations in a positive manner, including effective resolution of customer complaints. Promotes Albertson's philosophy of personalizedProvides fast, friendly, courteous and excellent customer services, handles customer relations, performs checking duties and supervisor functions on cash registers when necessary, and engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques. Serve as overflow cashier asDirects and supervises front end activities including: monitoring customer traffic and service level, coordinates and implements front end and service programs, ensures cleanliness, safety and appearance of Front End physical area, and monitors inventories and ordering Front End supplies and merchandise. Ensures front end is operational and that it projects a positiveHandles and is accountable for cash flow and controls including safe transactions, issues and pick-ups, cash register tills, approving checks, rainchecks and refunds, and monitoring checker money handling procedures. Handles scan system emergency procedures, UPC codes not on file, hard to scan UPC codes, scan pricing errors and system failures and otherAssists with the interviewing and hiring of front end and courtesy clerks. Trains front end management, front end and courtesy clerks and monitors their compliance. Supervises associates assigned, makes recommendations for employment status changes and discipline to StoreResponsible for cost and quality control and maintaining a constant awareness of customer and employeeEnforces dress and grooming standards for allMay serve as overflow cashier. Engages in suggestive selling and other sales techniques.Controls shrink.Prevents the sale of out of codeResponsible for performing all job duties and responsibilities safely, accurately and with honesty and integrity.Other necessary and required duties as directed or required.Strong communication, leadership, team building and interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain composure under pressure.Ability to deal with the public and project a positive image.Frequently lift and maneuver objects of varying dimensions and weights up to approximately 55 lbs.Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time. Ability to move quickly.Ability to operate and troubleshoot PCs and checkstand equipment such as printers, scales, public announcement equipment, scanners, and cash registers.Knowledge of interviewing techniques, basic employment law, computer software and the analytical ability to handle administrative details such as planning and scheduling.Ability to supervise. Ability to analyze and gather facts for recommending disciplinary action and make hiring decisions.A good understanding of Company practices and in-depth understanding of Front End policies and procedures, and the ability to judge and react to business activity.Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities. Knowledge of product variety and perishability, safety and sanitation procedures, and department polices and procedures.Ability to present a positive image to the public.Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment and work aids necessary to perform job duties.Knowledge of basic mathematics and weights and measures.Working conditions consist of a temperature controlled store environment. Occasional exposure to outdoor environment with varying temperatures.Safety-sensitive position: Job responsibilities include tasks or duties that could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel so classified may vary within store and/or from store to store.Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.