Retail Leadership Development 2 Trainee Job Listing at Safeway in Dallas, TX

Food & Beverage, Retail

Austin, Dallas and Houston Markets

Randalls/Tom Thumb is looking for highly motivated candidates with a willingness to excel and the qualities needed to successfully complete the Retail Leadership Development (RLD) 2 program. The purpose of the RLD 2 program is to develop First Assistant Store Managers who will lead Randalls/Tom Thumb into the future by delivering superior customer service, achieving expected operating results and being a leader/coach for their store associates. The program is individualized, and each trainee is assigned to train with an experienced First Assistant Store Manager and Store Manager. RLD 2 includes a combination of classroom, independent study and on-the-job training. Following the successful completion of RLD 2 (approximately 14 weeks), the trainee may be placed as a First Assistant Store Manager or may be placed in a Special Project or Department Manager position until such opening is available.

Minimum Qualifications for Applicants:
►Educational and experience requirements
oFor non-college graduates: combination of education and retail experience must be at least four years. Of the applicant’s retail experience, at least 6 months (12 months strongly preferred) must have been spent in a supervisory role*
oFor college graduates: combination of Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 months of retail experience. Of these 6+ months of retail experience, at least 6 months (12 months strongly preferred) must have been spent in a supervisory role*
►Overall rating of “Successfully Meets Expectations” (SM) on last performance appraisal
►No disciplinary action within the past 6 months
►Availability to work a variety of hours and days of the week (a.m. or p.m.)
►Strong desire to become a Store Director for Randalls/Tom Thumb

A review will be conducted for each applicant regarding his/her Randalls/Tom Thumb employment history. This review will include, but may not be limited to, a review of the applicant’s personnel file and work performance history; a review of any complaints made against the applicant regarding workplace conduct and behavior; and the applicant’s recent customer service level.

Key Responsibilities of an RLD 2 Trainee (include, but are not limited to):

►Being a superior service role model
►Completing various on-the-job training programs
►Attending all required seminars
►Completing a reports analysis
►Completing all assignments and assessments successfully
►Demonstrating commitment to the Store Manager career path

Selection Process
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will participate in the following steps to be considered as a RLD 2 Trainee. The applicant must earn a passing score (which is pre-determined) on each step before moving onto the next step:
1.Manager Input Form (MIF): applicant’s Store Manager provides input on the applicant’s skills and readiness to enter RLD 2. This will be due with the RLD 2 Program Application on or before February 8th at Noon.
2.The Assistant Store Manager Potential Index (ASMPI): applicant completes an assessment that measures the skills and abilities needed to perform the 1st ASM position. This assessment will take place on February 20th.
3.Panel interview with Retail Management and Human Resources: applicant will participate in Panel Interviews which will be scheduled during the week of March 4-8th.

Applicants for the RLD 2 program must accurately complete an application that includes a question regarding their criminal history, and an offer to participate in the RLD 2 program will be contingent on the successful completion of a criminal background check. A criminal conviction does not necessarily prevent applicant consideration for the RLD 2 program.

Salary
Commensurate with experience

Documents Required for a Complete Application
In order to be considered for this opportunity, the applicant must submit the following documents before Friday, February 8th at Noon to Karen Davis via email to karen.davis@safeway.com or fax to (623) 869-1499. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.
1.All four pages of the Retail Leadership Development 2 Program Application which includes a Background Check Consent Form
2.A complete Resume
3.A completed Manager Input Form (MIF) with your Store Manager and District Manager’s signature.
4.A documented Action Plan outlining the development since last applying for RLD (all previous applicants must show development since last application to be considered again)

* Supervisory role includes Department Manager, 2nd ASM or external supervisory experience