Assistant Night Manager Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Garden City, NY

4d

About The Position

The Assistant Night Manager oversees nightly merchandise execution to ensure products are properly stocked, presented, signed, and available for sale in the right quantities before the club opens. Working closely with the Assistant Club Manager of Merchandising, this role directs the overnight team’s work, supports staffing and training, and coaches and motivates team members to meet merchandising and Grand Opening Look Daily (GOLD) standards. The position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. It may also serve as Manager on Duty (MOD) when needed, taking responsibility for club operations, team leadership, and Member engagement during assigned shifts.

The role includes executing display setups, pallet movement, sales-floor resets, company merchandising plans, and sales initiatives; maintaining equipment and building readiness; and promoting safety, sanitation, inventory controls, and audit readiness. The Assistant Night Manager uses operational reports and works with other club leaders to align overnight work with daytime operations. A yearly forklift certification is required; BJ’s covers applicable costs and training.

Requirements

• Basic computer knowledge, including MS Word, MS Excel, and email.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Forklift operator qualification is required.
• Open shift availability is required.
• Must maintain all training and required certifications.
• Must be able to move frequently on hard surfaces; occasionally bend, pull, and reach; regularly lift up to 50 pounds; and occasionally lift heavier items with assistance.
• Must be able to use a pallet jack to pull and push pallets.
• Must be able to work around temperature extremes and loud noises in perishable areas, with potential exposure to cleaning agents.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, college degree, and/or experience in big-box wholesale, retail, grocery, or management is preferred.
• Prior forklift operating and merchandising experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with AI tools, including ChatGPT, is valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead overnight merchandising execution through communication, clear expectations, and hands-on leadership.
• Partner with the Assistant Club Manager of Merchandising to carry out overnight merchandising tasks.
• Support coordination, training, and task execution for forklift operators and merchandising teams, providing support and feedback.
• Execute display setup, pallet movement, and sales-floor resets to prepare the club for morning operations.
• Ensure merchandise is properly presented and signed and available in appropriate quantities before the club opens.
• Implement corporate merchandising plans, resets, and sales initiatives accurately and on time.
• Recommend merchandising improvements based on club conditions, Member feedback, and performance trends.
• Oversee overnight building and equipment readiness, including forklifts, refrigeration, and merchandising tools, and promptly escalate concerns.
• Operate forklifts safely, perform required inspections, and ensure team members follow safety and sanitation protocols.
• Lead and validate steel and pallet safety checks, address safety issues, and maintain a clean, organized, hazard-free environment.
• Oversee daily Hot List completion and verify pallet tag placement for inventory stored in steel reserves.
• Confirm required documentation and safety processes are completed to support internal and external audit readiness.
• Use the Hot List, NAFS, price sign reports, productivity dashboards, and other electronic reports to prioritize and validate work.
• Collaborate with other Assistant Night Managers, Department Managers, and club leadership to align overnight processes with daytime operations and Member expectations.
• Uphold and enforce company policies, operational guidelines, and safety requirements.
• Support other departments or initiatives as assigned by club leadership.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance on overnight shifts.
• Deliver GOLD Member Standards and reinforce Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA); Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean; and Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank (LAST) service behaviors.
• Engage Members helpfully, respond promptly to questions and concerns, and escalate unresolved issues when necessary.
• Demonstrate inclusive, ethical, positive, and solution-oriented behavior; foster communication and trust; and recognize team members’ contributions.
• Perform daily responsibilities accurately and consistently, use supplies responsibly, follow scheduling expectations, and support club performance and profitability.
• Complete yearly forklift certification and maintain required training and certifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Daily Pay access to earned pay before payday; a fee may apply.
• Complimentary BJ’s Club Card Membership and a free Supplemental Membership for someone in the team member’s household.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Medical plans, with optional dental and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and flexible spending account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match for eligible team members age 18 and older.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing eligible team members to buy BJ’s common stock at a 15% discount through after-tax payroll deductions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed