Store Director

Gelson's was founded in 1951 by brothers Bernard and Eugene Gelson as an extraordinary grocery shopping experience for discerning consumers. Today, Gelson's is recognized as one of the nation's premier supermarket chains. Each of the company’s locations is singularly known as the area's best market for exceptional customer service, the highest quality produce, meat, seafood, and Gelson’s Kitchen offerings.

Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation (PPIH), a prominent global retailer, acquired Gelson’s in April of 2021, having recognized this strong brand as a company well positioned for tremendous growth.

We offer a competitive salary and provide exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, vacation, matching 401(k) and more. Gelson’s strongly supports career advancement and provides you with the resources necessary for a long term, successful career and have recently earned the distinction of being a Certified “Best places to work”!

Gelson’s is currently searching for an experienced Store Director for Rancho Mirage location. All candidates interested in applying will be required to submit an employment application via the Gelson’s website at www.jobs.gelsons.com and include a resume.

The Store Director is responsible for supervising, directing, and managing all phases of store operations in a manner designed to obtain maximum sales and margins, control operating expenses and ensure that the store meets projected goals through the effective utilization of personnel and resources available.

Essential duties of the position include:

• Observe and enforce all company policies and procedures and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• Assist in fiscal planning process and maintenance of annual budget
• Analyze sales trends and create sales projections per department
• Independently prioritize, plan, coordinate, organize, lead, and monitor multiple organizational projects of a complex nature simultaneously
• Oversee bookkeeping functions and ensure accuracy of deposits and reported financials
• Ensure adherence of proper procedures regarding inventories, ensuring security policies and procedures
• Ensure that required training, testing and discipline is executed as required
• Plan, organize, direct, and control all store activities and operations with the assistance of department managers and other supervisory personnel
• Establish the expectation of providing the highest level of personal conduct and customer service
• Respond appropriately in all customer interactions
• Act as company representative both within the store and the community

Required qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college strongly preferred
• 5 years’ experience in store operations, at least 3 of which would be in a management role
• Demonstrated ability to follow through on routine tasks and timely completion of daily responsibilities
• Strong leadership skills including servant leadership and the ability to manage a team
• Highly effective organizational and time management skills
• Must have propensity to project a positive attitude and look for solutions to problems
• Proven record of successful coaching and mentoring others in their growth
• Ability to analyze reports to recognize trends, develop sales projections and identify cost saving measures
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, gross margins, and percentages.
• Highly effective organizational and time management skills
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, gross margins, markup, and percentages
• Completion of a management training program

The Store Director is a full time, bonus eligible position including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• Vacation
• Paid Sick time.