Are you a great communicator who creates team spirit and you’re welcoming with customers? Alaska Commercial Company (ACC) is hiring a General Merchandise Department Manager. Take your high-level retail experience and bring your skills to ACC. In your role as Department Manager, General Merchandise at ACC you manage the day-to-day operations of the General Merchandise department, with responsibilities ranging from managing company assets to our competitive position to local competition.

Joining ACC gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, a competitive salary, and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

ACC is a growing company with a long history of serving rural Alaskans. For more than 150 years, we have been providing groceries and general merchandise to the people of Alaska. As was truly more than 150 years ago, our stores continue to be a vital center of local community life. In 1992, the company was purchased by The North West Company (NWC) from then owner The Commercial Enterprise Development Corporation of Alaska. This acquisition by NWC made the combined companies the largest North American rural retailers and one of the largest employers in the State of Alaska. Learn more about ACC: alaskacommercial.com
 

Your Role:

• Present product to achieve maximum sales/profits and follow correct stock rotation;
• Ensure General Merchandise department is ready for business according to the needs of its target customers and departmental readiness is maintained throughout the day, including the availability of “always in stock” items;
• Consistently meet the daily operating disciplines;
• Responsible for financial targets, merchandising and promotions, operational controls, customer relations, and inventory management.
• Plan and execute seasonal and promotional merchandising to achieve maximum sales, profits, and customer excitement;
• Ensure efficiency and growth of the General Merchandise Department through pro-active planning;
• Participate in advertising campaigns and strategies;
• Price all merchandise in accordance with marketing guidelines;
• Ensure product quality through correct ordering, receiving, handling, and rotation; and
• Monitor gross profit and investigate and address variances.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Strong customer service skills;
• Record of bottom line and sales results in previous roles;
• Knowledge of food supply industry and experience with managing supply chains;
• 3+ years of management experience in retail;
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions, both verbally and written;
• Computer knowledge of Excel and Outlook;
• Strong knowledge of meat operating principles;
• Ability to work with confidential information;
• Strong analytical and leadership skills; and
• Keen attention to detail and customer driven.

POSITION LOCATION: Bethel, Alaska
RELOCATION PAID: Yes
HOUSING/UTILITIES PAID: Yes

Interested applicants are invited to send their resume directly to ssetefano@northwest.ca

This position will be advertised externally; however internal candidates will receive first consideration based on qualifications. NWC employees are encouraged to bring forward applications of external candidates that meet the qualifications of this position.

NOTE: If an existing employee is selected for a posted position they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor. New employees to the company must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.

A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.