What is a grocery store manager and how to become one

Key steps to become a grocery store manager

1. Explore grocery store manager education requirements

   Most common grocery store manager degrees

   Bachelor's

   36.8 %

   High School Diploma

   24.5 %

   Associate

   22.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific grocery store manager skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	22.64%
   Grocery Store	16.94%
   Customer Complaints	7.09%
   Sales Floor	6.31%
   Merchandise Displays	5.60%

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3. Complete relevant grocery store manager training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New grocery store managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a grocery store manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real grocery store manager resumes.

4. Research grocery store manager duties and responsibilities

   • Develop and implement operational strategies utilizing less payroll expenses and allot hour usage to accomplish logistical and operational excellence.
   • Take ownership for full implementation of corporate programs and initiatives on merchandising, payroll management, productivity, and associate morale.
   • Order groceries and receive delivery trucks and separate all grocery products after receipt of delivery.

5. Apply for grocery store manager jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a grocery store manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams