Store Assistant Manager

As an Assistant Manager, you will develop and drive sales by implementing a "Customer is King" mentality as you manage all aspects of store operations. You'll also have the opportunity to learn the two Assistant Manager roles that provide different focus areas for your development. These two roles are:

  • Merchandising Assistant Manager
    Focused on ensuring all merchandising techniques and systems are properly implemented, maintaining quality of product programs, managing the inventory, and training merchandising practices within the store.
  • Sales and Service Assistant Manager
    Driving financial performance through outside/in-store sales activities while developing a strong service culture, as well as managing aspects of customer service, store conditions, selection, training, and coaching Sales Associates.

The ideal Assistant Manager candidate will have 2+ years of management experience in foodservice, restaurant, grocery, or retail environment or equivalent experience. They will have exceptional customer service skills, strong problem-solving skills, effective leadership attributes, and the ability to communicate effectively with customers. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree preferred.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Vacation pay
  • Sick leave
  • Personal time
  • Short-/Long-term disability
  • Generous 401(k) matching program
  • Flexible spending
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Company-sponsored life insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • Wellness program
  • Employee discount
  • Quality of life

In addition, most of our divisions offer tuition assistance and profit sharing.

Our stores are closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day and close at 6 p.m. on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day.

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