At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, **_“I can’t live without them.”_** Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s **People First** culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now! **Location:** 835 S. Washington Street - Bismarck, North Dakota 58504 **Job Description:** **Position Summary:** This role is responsible to provide strategic direction for retail operations, to ensure operational execution meets company goals of sales, margin, private label penetration, OSAT, associate satisfaction. **Here’s what you’ll do:** + Maintain company culture and promote positive work environment that fosters strong associate relations, as well as positive customer and community relations. + Responds to inquiries or concerns from customers, regulatory agencies, members of the business community and associates. + Develop talent pipelines and succession plans within retail. + Reviews profit and loss statements and monitor factors contributing to profitability. + Reviews financial statements and trains store directors to read, understand and use the information to improve retail operations. + Enforces and follows all government requirements, health and safety codes, inspection standards and company policies, procedures and retail operating standards that apply to the conduct of business. + Promotes a healthy and safe environment for employees and customers and protects company assets. + Directs the activities of Store Directors and may direct other associates and/or activities. + Plans, assigns, and guides the work of the store management team. Is responsible for the execution of merchandising and operational plans. + Ensure positive customer experience. + Help foster the growth and development of people resources. + Responsible for the department management including staffing, training, performance management and career development of associates, and developing and monitoring department goals. Develop and monitor department budget as required. + Maintain current knowledge of industry trend and best Retail Merchandising practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes. + Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. **Here’s what you’ll need:** + Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. + Ten years of comprehensive retail operations experience. + Five years of experience in a supervisory/management role. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong negotiation and influencing skills. + Ability to effectively manage internal and external business relationships and work collaboratively. + Excellent organization, prioritization, project management, analytical and decision-making skills. + Strong leadership and financial/business acumen skills. + Demonstrated knowledge of merchandising and procurement principles and skills, and in-depth knowledge of the meat/seafood merchandising. + Proficient in Microsoft office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required; Access experience preferred. + Ability to travel up to 50%. **Physical Requirements:** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment. As part of our **People First** culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package (https://careers.spartannash.com/why-work-here/benefits/) . SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans. We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position. **SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a** **People First** **culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit** **spartannash.com** **.** Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or an accommodation of any kind to complete an application, please contact us at recruiting@spartannash.com.