Bench - Assistant Manager

Alex Lee•Aiken, SC

About The Position

The Assistant Manager supports the Store Manager in managing center store operations and financial results, and is responsible for total store operations when the Store Manager is absent. The role oversees inventory balance on hand, shrink functions, labor scheduling, compliance, asset protection, staff training and development, and department pricing and audit tasks. It also helps create an enthusiastic, guest-focused selling culture and maintain a safe environment for guests and hosts.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills generally associated with a bachelor’s degree.
1–3 years of supermarket management experience.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to lift 40 pounds consistently and 60 pounds occasionally.
Ability to supervise people, including training and development.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
Effective communication, guest service, and selling skills.
Ability to bend, kneel, push and pull stock carts, and operate a pallet jack for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of FPI, DAX, and center store balance on hand (BOH).
Achieve budgeted financial results in the center store and assist the Store Manager in achieving total store results.
Run total store operations in the Store Manager’s absence.
Protect company assets, merchandise, cash, facilities, and equipment.
Ensure all required shrink functions are performed.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations, as well as company standards and policies.
Control and effectively schedule grocery department labor.
Perform staffing duties as assigned, including interviews and orientation.
Teach and train departmental staff.
Build a talent-planning bench for the department, including developing and executing development plans for high-potential and promotable individuals.
Execute weekly pricing audits, weekly pull lists, ad checks, and monthly ALI self-audits.
Create an enthusiastic, guest-focused environment embedded in a selling culture.
Maintain a safe environment for guests and hosts.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Store Manager.