Assistant Store Manager

Weis Markets•Damascus, MD

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager supports successful store operations and acts as Manager on Duty when the Store Manager is absent. The role oversees department managers and associates, execution of merchandising plans, inventory, staffing, customer engagement, training, performance, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety. The Assistant Store Manager also monitors store conditions and competitor activity, and ensures compliance with applicable company policies and laws.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Two years of relevant retail experience.
Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in business or a related field.

Responsibilities

Act as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Store Manager and perform functions necessary for successful store operation.
Execute weekly and seasonal merchandising plans across departments and ensure price accuracy to achieve sales goals.
Manage inventory levels, Computer Generated Orders (CGO), and supplies to meet customer demand and company gross profit goals.
Oversee Fresh and Center Store physical inventory-taking processes.
Communicate with customers and provide associates with feedback and service results to drive engagement.
Train and develop associates to resolve customer issues promptly and effectively.
Conduct daily huddles covering information, priorities, goals, accomplishments, directives, and changes.
Review department manager and associate schedules to meet business needs and budgeted payroll and sales-per-labor-hour goals.
Oversee work assignments to use associates’ talents effectively while maximizing profits.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, including lunch breaks and restrictions on scheduling minors.
Oversee department procedures for receiving, producing, and replenishing merchandise, including inspection at delivery, pricing accuracy, freshness, quality, and product rotation.
Enforce maintenance of required logs according to company policy.
Enforce effective housekeeping programs in each department.
Maintain cleanliness and freshness in accordance with government and company food safety and sanitation standards.
Ensure associates work and operate equipment safely and comply with OSHA requirements.
Ensure compliance with price accuracy and weights and measures laws.
Execute training programs to improve department management and associate knowledge and performance.
Identify and develop associates for advancement opportunities.
Manage performance through feedback, coaching, accountability, recognition, and rewards.
Monitor competitors’ merchandising, pricing, quality, and comparison signage.
Conduct daily walks of the store and exterior property to identify successes and opportunities, provide direction and feedback, and remain visible and accessible to associates and customers.
Direct department managers and leaders, oversee department and associate performance, and supervise total store operations when the Store Manager is absent.