Head Clerk

The Save Mart Companies operates 194 Save Mart, Lucky, and FoodMaxx stores in neighborhoods throughout California and Western Nevada. Proud to be California’s largest regional, full-service grocery chain, the Company and its 13,000 Associates take extra care to provide customers with the freshest quality products at a great value.

With deep roots in California’s Central Valley, The Save Mart Companies and its family of stores prides itself in putting people first. Our dedication to customers and community is reflected in the connections we’ve made in the neighborhoods we’ve served for more than 70 years. The Save Mart Companies’ philanthropic non-profit organization, The CARES Foundation, provides vital resources for children and families and has donated over $5 million to local communities.

We are currently recruiting for the position of:

Head Clerk - 815 Marina Village Pkwy, Alameda, CA 94501

The primary function of the Head Clerk is to maintain total store conditions when in charge of the store to include the direction of all employees in all departments, and ensure customer service is at optimal levels. The Head Clerk also assists in merchandising and care of the Center Store departments.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Monitor ads/promotions/seasonal changes and perform and/or ensure the timely performance of display set-ups, schematics/resets, signage, and store decoration.
2. Monitor sales, take inventory, analyze advertised sales, and submit product orders.
3. Safely and efficiently stock merchandise shelves and displays to maintain appealing appearance of products on shelves, ensure adequate supplies and customer satisfaction, and maximize sales.
4. Oversee and direct activities of checkers, service clerks and others to ensure efficient and timely customer service, adequate staffing, safe/secure work areas, good store/lot appearance, timely staff relief, and compliant handling.
5. Maintain a clean and safe work environment to ensure the safety of all customers.
6. Check out and total customer purchases.
7. Perform other Senior or General Clerk assignments.

Hiring pay range: $28.17 - $28.17

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

1. Wide range of product/pricing knowledge, store layout, safe work/lifting practices, equipment operation, merchandising, and others.
2. Ability to learn and retain policies and procedures, work within and promote a team environment, and the ability to read, write and perform basic math calculations.

Education: Four-year college degree (or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education, specialized training, or additional job experience).

Experience: Minimum six months as Key Carrier or 9 months as Perimeter Department Manager (or equivalent grocery retail management experience).

Other: Must be available to work a variety of required retail hours.

Physical: Basic store and office environment: ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull and lift objects.

Personal/Interpersonal Skills

Reference: req37523

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The Save Mart Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome resumes from individuals who will contribute to our diverse workforce.