Jonathan Burhans
Southbury,CT
Summary
Cheerful Produce Manager recognized and rewarded for engaging customers in friendly conversations while meeting diverse needs. In-depth knowledge of all fruits and vegetables sold in department, as well as relevant job-related safety, health and security rules. Hardworking and collaborative individual with 12 years of retail experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Produce Manager
LaBonne's Markets
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Purchased produce following guidelines of marketing plan.
- Negotiated with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality and delivery.
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
- Trimmed, washed and bundled produce.
- Strengthened profits by reducing waste, controlling shrinkage, and increasing team efficiency with optimized workflows.
- Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.
- Selected items for specials and marked down items to reduce losses.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Enhanced communication between patrons and team members to cultivate upbeat, team-oriented culture.
- Orchestrated performance-oriented environment by closely supporting team members.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
Produce Team Lead
Hannaford Supermarket
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Kept tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items, and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
Assistant Produce Manager
Stop And Shop Supermarkets
06.2011 - 02.2021
- Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Maintained safe, neat, and clean working environment and closely monitored for wet floors or other hazards.
- Assisted customers with price checking fruits and vegetables and finding requested items in department.
- Trained new employees to provide knowledge of proper produce handling and rotation procedures.
- Received and unloaded new items upon delivery and checked products for damage and order accuracy.
- Collaborated with store management to align with objectives and provide quality produce.
- Recorded sales information on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Planned attractive produce displays, using color and texture to enhance.
- Maintained produce display, and prep and storage areas in clean and orderly condition.
- Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
- Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
- Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
- Assisted customers with produce questions.
- Coached and mentored new team members.
- Maintained produce area and kept produce storage area clean and sanitary.
- Selected items for specials and marked down items to reduce losses.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pomperaug Regional High School
Southbury, CT06.2010
Skills
- Knowledge of All Produce
- End Cap Placement
- Compliance Requirements
- Revenue Growth
- Produce Cleaning
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Team Goals
- Monthly Inventory
- Produce Management
- Retail inventory management
Timeline
Assistant Produce Manager
LaBonne's Markets
09.2022 - Current
Produce Team Lead
Hannaford Supermarket
07.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Produce Manager
Stop And Shop Supermarkets
06.2011 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Pomperaug Regional High School
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