Supermarket Directors Institute
Successful people build successful futures
The changes in our economy, the competitive landscape and the challenges that lie ahead of today’s supermarket operators are formidable. To remain profitable and competitive in the marketplace, it is critical to enhance the management skills and food industry knowledge of current and future retail store owners, store directors and managers.
The Supermarket Director’s Institute is an intensive training program conducted at SUPERVALU’s headquarters in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It is designed to prepare the participant for a more active, effective and responsible role in guiding the direction of store operations, and enhance the skills of store owners, directors and managers.
Online courses will supplement the classroom discussions, allowing participants to cover more valuable information in a condensed period of time. Assignments before and after classes will assist participants with implementing their new skills and knowledge. Experts from various fields will be leading discussions on the most current trends, while food industry instructors will cover the steps necessary to apply the best-in-class practices.
We currently have two different cohorts open for registration: training will take place at Supervalu’s headquarters in Minnesota.
SDI - Location will will be at SUPERVALU headquarter's in Minnesota:
Week 1: August 13 - 17, 2018
Week 2: September 17 - 21, 2018
Week 3: October 15 - 19, 2018
SDI West - Location will be at SUPERVALU in Milwaukie, Oregon
Week 1: October 1 - 5, 2018
Week 2: October 29 - Nov 2, 2018
Week 3: November 26 - 30, 2018
Breaks between the three weeks will allow participants to apply what they have learned, and complete additional online classes designed to enhance the classroom experience.
COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1: Analyzing financial reports
- Record Keeping Reports
- Gross Profit and Suggested Retail Pricing
- Advertising Profit Control
- Contribution Formula
- Inventory Formula
- Contribution to Overhead
- MBTI Profile
- Presentation Skills
- Supermarket Security with live store assessment
Week 2: Consumer Marketing and Merchandising
- Understanding consumer behavior and how it impacts your store
- Visual Merchandising and Store Design Techniques
- Managing Shrink
- Live store assessment
- Marketing and Merchandising
Week 3: Leadership Skills
- Leadership and Innovation
- Leadership Skills Application and Discussion
- Recruiting and Engagement
- Coaching and Feedback
- Dealing with Conflict and Difficult people
- Tour/Disscusion with Store Owner on culture
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Generational Issues
*Schedule is subject to change
Price and Registration
$3,750.00 per person, includes access to Learning Cart. $750 is due at time of registration, refundable up to 21 days prior to the start of the class. The remaining amount will be divided and billed in three payments on your statement following each week of training.
