Assistant Store Manager- 1701 Bellevue Rd., Atwater, CA 95301

Save Mart Supermarkets•Atwater, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager works in tandem with the Store Manager to direct and lead day-to-day store operations, and is responsible for overall store-operations direction and leadership in collaboration with the Store Manager. In the Store Manager’s absence, the Assistant Store Manager makes final decisions on store operations. The role manages store conditions, product quality, and inventory at all times, and leads front-end and center-store operations, including assigning work, training, coaching, and directing team members to meet or exceed company service levels. The Assistant Store Manager is accountable for sales and gross profits in Center Store and Front-end operations, and works with perimeter department managers on strategies to control labor, utilities, and other operating expenses. The role supports compliance with applicable laws and company programs, store budgets and goals, and the hiring, training, development, and performance of team members. It also manages the in-store training program, supports professional development across the store, and develops weekly work schedules to balance labor efficiency and service. The position is based at 1701 Bellevue Rd., Atwater, CA 95301. The job posting lists a hiring pay range of $76,461.00–$80,000.00.

Requirements

At least two years of management or leadership experience.
Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, customer-service, coaching, mentoring, and training skills.
Demonstrated decision-making, delegation, and negotiation abilities.
Strong organizational, administrative, and financial skills.
Fundamental understanding of labor contracts.
Knowledge of store operations and financials, hazardous materials in a store, food-safety rules, employment law, applicable union-contract language, interviewing techniques, and hiring practices.
Four-year college degree or equivalent knowledge gained through formal education or certification, specialized retail training, or additional grocery-retail experience.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, stoop, use stairs, reach, pull, and lift objects.

Nice To Haves

Additional grocery retail experience.
Specialized retail training or certification, such as RMCP.

Responsibilities

Lead and direct day-to-day store operations with the Store Manager, and make final operational decisions when the Store Manager is absent.
Manage store conditions, product quality, and inventory, including diagnosing inventory issues, evaluating out-of-stocks, auditing date integrity, and resolving issues with vendors and warehouses.
Lead front-end operations and oversee center-store and perimeter department activities and team members, including assigning duties and supporting execution of store-level business strategies.
Oversee cash management, set staff work schedules, and conduct time-management training.
Supervise, coach, and direct team members; assign duties; complete performance reviews and provide actionable feedback; and participate in advancement and disciplinary decisions.
Manage the in-store training program, develop and deliver training content, and provide ongoing individual and group development opportunities.
Participate in recruiting and hiring, including evaluating applicants, selecting candidates for interviews, conducting interviews, making hiring decisions, and overseeing training.
Promote two-way communication, teamwork, high morale, and customer goodwill; identify areas for improvement and develop store-specific improvement programs.
Drive customer focus and support Customer Connection programs and practices, model customer-service behaviors, and hold associates accountable for excellent service.
Support storewide sales goals; track and analyze sales and profitability data; and recommend actions to control expenses, meet labor goals, and maximize profits.
Direct team-member work on product recalls, cleanliness, and maintenance, and serve as the store point of contact during regulatory or other inspections.
Ensure compliance with company sanitation, safety, security, and other policies, as well as applicable legal requirements; direct action plans to maintain compliance.