Assistant Store Manager

Weis Markets•Damascus, MD

9d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

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 merchandising, inventory, customer service, staffing, product handling, food safety, sanitation, and associate development across store departments. The Assistant Store Manager also conducts store walks, monitors competitors, and directs department managers and associates.

Requirements

High school education or General Education Degree (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 Store Manager’s absence and perform functions necessary for successful store operation.
Execute weekly and seasonal merchandising plans for each department, ensuring price accuracy and achievement of sales goals.
Manage inventory levels, Computer Generated Orders (CGO), and supply quantities 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 to discuss information, priorities, goals, accomplishments, directives, and changes.
Review department manager and associate schedules to meet business needs and achieve budgeted payroll and sales-per-labor-hour goals.
Oversee work assignments to use associates’ talents and abilities effectively while maximizing profits.
Ensure compliance with labor laws, including lunch breaks and minor scheduling restrictions.
Oversee departmental procedures for receiving, producing, and replenishing merchandise, including inspection upon delivery, pricing accuracy, freshness, quality, and product rotation.
Enforce the keeping of necessary logs according to company policy.
Enforce effective housekeeping programs and 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, weights, and measures laws.
Execute training programs to improve department management and associate knowledge and abilities.
Identify and develop associates for advancement opportunities.
Manage performance through feedback, coaching, accountability, recognition, and rewards.
Monitor competitor activity concerning merchandising, pricing, quality, and comparison signage.
Conduct daily walks of the entire 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.