What is a grocery supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a grocery supervisor

1. Explore grocery supervisor education requirements

   Most common grocery supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   31.3 %

   High School Diploma

   28.6 %

   Associate

   26.8 %

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2. Start to develop specific grocery supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Management	31.56%
   Product Knowledge	28.93%
   Food Safety	17.68%
   Groceries	8.08%
   Customer Service	7.49%

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3. Complete relevant grocery supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New grocery supervisors 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 supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real grocery supervisor resumes.

4. Research grocery supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Assist store leadership in effectively leading, managing and developing store and/or department operations and associates to maximize sales and profitability.
   • Supervise night crew, set up displays, order all groceries for store
   • Assist store leadership in effectively leading, managing and developing store and/or department operations and associates to maximize sales and profitability.
   • Gain buy-in and trust with persuasive proposals, marketing collateral, and PowerPoint presentations.

5. Apply for grocery supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a grocery supervisor 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