Retail Manager 2 - Sodexo

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Sodexo is seeking an innovative Retail Manager 2 for the University at Albany in Albany, NY. The Retail Manager candidate will be highly visible to students, union- staff, and clients and must possess the skills to manage all retail units with a focus on Customer Service Excellence.

The Retail Manager will display a great deal of creativity with food options, retail trends and programming. You will have oversight of multiple retail locations including a Starbucks and a C-store. We are looking for an innovative leader who is comfortable with technology advances, learning new retail programs and who has strong employee engagement skills and can drive strategic growth.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• 3 – 5 years retail management, or background in large restaurant or other food concepts;
• have a work history in Food Retail management demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of the organization;
• possess the ability to manage multiple priorities and exhibit a passion for a high-level of customer service;
• demonstrate working knowledge of automated food inventory, ordering, production and management systems as well as menu graphics programs.

Are You the One? The successful candidate will:

• motivate, coach, mentor and develop managers and frontline (hourly-paid);
• oversee cash handing processes, and POS programming and maintenance;
• ensure company food and physical safety programs and standards are followed;
• maintain integrity of retail branded concept standards (national and in-house brands); and
• maintain all product merchandising, marketing and ordering standards are in place.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
Basic Management Experience - 1 year

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.