MANAGEMENT - ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER

Leevers

About The Position

The Assistant Store Manager role at Leevers Supermarkets supports an excellent shopping experience by driving sales growth and profitability while fostering a positive, engaging work environment for team members. The role leads store operations, ensures compliance with company standards and legal requirements, and develops a high-performing team to deliver strong store standards. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, customer service, inventory, vendor relationships, team development, merchandising, product quality, and store cleanliness and safety. The position also monitors financial and operational performance and ensures adherence to company policies and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Three to five years of management experience in retail or grocery.
Proficiency with computer systems, including POS systems and inventory software.
Experience with scheduling, merchandising, budgeting, and expense control.
Planning and analytical skills, including comprehension of profit and loss, budgets, and expenses.
Proven leadership and team development skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete administrative tasks efficiently.
Microsoft Office proficiency.
Must adhere to a uniform dress code.
Ability to reach, bend, balance, lift, and carry items weighing 20–50 pounds regularly; items over 50 pounds require a coordinated team lift.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to push, pull, grasp, twist, and perform repetitive movements.
Ability to work in varying conditions, including coolers, freezers, outdoors, and delivery trucks.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Lead daily store operations to meet company standards and drive sales growth and profitability.
Promote customer satisfaction through excellent service and effective handling of complaints and feedback.
Monitor inventory, order products, and manage stock to minimize waste and maintain product availability.
Build partnerships with external vendors and pursue product assortments suited to area demographics and sales opportunities.
Recruit, train, coach, mentor, and evaluate team members.
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and customer-focused store environment.
Ensure compliance with company policies and local, state, and federal regulations.
Manage sales, labor, shrink, inventory, margins, and EBITDA metrics.
Analyze financial and operational data to inform business decisions.
Execute merchandising programs, planograms, signage, and inventory controls.
Oversee product quality, freshness, in-stock levels, and rotation practices.
Communicate with team members, leadership, vendors, and support teams.