What are the duties of a grocery store Shift Manager ?

Question

I am looking to apply for a posted job at a local grocery store. I have management experience in the retail field. I am wondering what "specialized" skills are required for a the Shift Management position in a grocery store. Can anyone clue me in?

Answer 1

Store orders and out of stocks may be part of your duties. My finance is a grocery store manager and the grocery industry really is quite different than regular retail - expecially when it comes to inventory since you are often dealing with parishable items and a lot of vendors. You will probably be required to check in vendors and possibly order store displays from them. Examples would be Frito Lay, Coke, Pepsi, Tombstone...they all have reps that come to the store to set up sale displays and sometimes even fill shelf space. Grocery stores sell shelf space to companies like Kraft or Pillsbury.