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William Pancoast

William Pancoast

MIDDLETOWN,CT

Summary

High-energy Assistant Grocery Manager with solid background in retail environments and specialty experience in grocery management. Proficient in organizing and minimizing shrinkage of perishable goods. Skillful delegator and organizational problem-solver. Positive and well-trained professional with interests in visual merchandising and grocery store activity coordination. Driven Grocery Manager promoting exemplary talents in inventory oversight and recruiting and hiring very talented individuals. Successful devising weekly specials that draw business. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Assistant Grocery Manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Dedicated Grocery professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Detail-oriented Grocery Manager with knowledge to oversee proper staffing and volume activity standards. Highly trained professional with passion for meeting and engaging customers and mentoring team members. Proven success in hard turnarounds of underperforming locations.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Grocery Manager

Stop And Shop Supermarket
05.1989 - Current
  • Engaged customers and provided very high level of service and support, helping find desired products and items.
  • Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
  • Performed key tasks to promote inviting grocery store appearance.
  • Boosted grocery sales with top-notch merchandising abilities and expertise in implementing effective promotions.
  • Organized efficient merchandise replenishment strategies to keep shelves stocked and well-organized for customers.
  • Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
  • Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Xavier High School
Middletown,CT
06.1983

Skills

  • Special Promotions Planning
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Goal Attainment
  • Thorough Knowledge of Product
  • Supplier Evaluation
  • Task Delegation
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Merchandise Promotion and Display
  • Assignment Schedules
  • Order Accuracy
  • Inventory Merchandising
  • Ordering of Products
  • Display Planning
  • Business Growth Initiatives
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Retail Industry Experience
  • Customer Service and Assistance
  • POS Inventory System Operation

Timeline

Assistant Grocery Manager

Stop And Shop Supermarket
05.1989 - Current

High School Diploma -

Xavier High School
William Pancoast