Full-Time Grocery Department Manager - Perrysburg

Description

Location: Perrysburg, OH

Why Join the Churchill's Family?

Come be part of our 100+ year tradition and see why Walt Churchill’s Market is "Better Because" of people like you! We don't just offer a job—we offer a stake in our future.

What We Offer You:

• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a WCM Owner!
• Time Off: Accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) immediately, ready to use after 90 days.
• Financial Perks: 401(k) with company match and a generous employee discount.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Growth: Clear pathways for training and job advancement opportunities.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about great food and exceptional service? We are seeking an energetic, detail-oriented Full-Time Grocery Department Manager to lead our team in Perrysburg. In this role, you will maximize sales and profitability by cultivating a beautifully stocked department, mentoring a dedicated team, and ensuring a sparkling clean shopping environment. You will work 45 hours per week over 5 days (including one weekend day and at least one closing shift per week).

What You’ll Do:

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and inspire Grocery Department staff to achieve daily goals.
• Train and onboard team members on job duties, procedures, and equipment safety.
• Provide feedback through regular coaching and supportive performance evaluations.
• Build schedules to optimize coverage while managing budgeted labor hours.

Inventory, Merchandising & Ordering

• Keep shelves beautiful, organized, and fully stocked across the sales floor and backroom.
• Track sales data and place smart orders to meet customer demand and maximize profits.
• Minimize shrink by managing out-of-stock and overstock inventory efficiently.
• Drive sales using creative special displays, cross-merchandising, and weekly ad plans.
• Stay trendy by scouting local competitors and market trends to keep WCM ahead of the curve.

Vendor Relations & Operations

• Partner with vendors to coordinate exciting product additions and accurate pricing data.
• Collaborate internally during weekly manager, marketing, and ad-planning meetings.
• Manage shipments to ensure all incoming grocery orders are unloaded safely and efficiently.
• Step up to lead as the acting manager-on-duty in the absence of store leadership, supporting the registers or store-closing duties as needed.

What You Bring to the Table

If you live by these core values, we want to talk to you:

• Passion: A true love for great food and the grocery industry.
• Quality: A commitment to delivering consistent excellence every day.
• Respect: A positive attitude that lifts up your co-workers.
• Care: A genuine desire to provide exceptional service to our customers.
• Safety: A proactive mindset to maintain a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.

Ready to build your legacy with a 100-year-old local favorite? Apply today to become an owner at Walt Churchill's Market! 

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Moderate computer skills, including email, Excel, Word, and online ordering systems
• Great multitasking, organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Comfortable working with the public and greeting, speaking with, and assisting customers
• Attention to detail, ensuring duties are completed correctly and on time
• Leadership, sales, and merchandizing skills
• Previous experience working with vendors and ordering product
• Ability to travel to trade shows, seminars, and other retailers

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Previous experience in grocery retail experience is required
• Previous experience in Grocery Department management, preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, twisting, lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and reaching
• Must be able to frequently lift up 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
• Frequent use of carts and pallet jacks (manual and electric)
• Frequent use of step ladders and step stools
• Ability to read small print on labels and shelf tags