Assistant Store Manager

About the position

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned. Acts as Manager on Duty in the absence of Store Manager, performing all necessary functions for successful store operation. Executes weekly and seasonal merchandising plans for each department, while ensuring price accuracy, to achieve sales goals. Manages inventory levels, Computer Generated Orders (CGO), and supply quantities to meet customer demands and company gross profit goals. Oversees Fresh and Center Store physical inventory-taking processes. Drives engagement by communicating with customers and providing feedback and service results to associates. Trains and develops associates to resolve customer issues promptly and effectively. Conducts daily huddles to discuss information, priorities, goals, accomplishments, directives, and changes with associates. Reviews schedules of department managers and associates to ensure business needs are met, while achieving budgeted payroll and sales-per-labor-hour goals. Oversees work assignments to most effectively utilize talents and abilities while maximizing profits. Ensures compliance with all labor laws, including lunch breaks and minor scheduling restrictions. Oversees established departmental procedures for receiving, producing, and replenishing merchandise including inspecting the product when delivered, pricing accuracy, freshness and quality, and product rotation. Enforces keeping of necessary logs according to company policy. Enforces an effective housekeeping program in each department. Maintains cleanliness and freshness to meet all government and company food safety and sanitation standards. Ensures associates work and operate equipment safely, complying with OSHA requirements. Ensures compliance with price accuracy as well as weights and measures laws. Executes training programs to enhance department management and associate knowledge and ability to perform. Identifies and develops associates for advancement opportunities. Manages performance through feedback, coaching, accountability, recognition, and rewards. Monitors competitors' activity concerning merchandising, pricing, quality, and comparison signage. Performs daily store walks of the entire store and exterior property to identify successes and opportunities, provide direction and feedback, and be visible and accessible to associates and customers.

Responsibilities

• Acts as Manager on Duty in the absence of Store Manager.
• Executes weekly and seasonal merchandising plans for each department.
• Manages inventory levels, Computer Generated Orders (CGO), and supply quantities.
• Oversees Fresh and Center Store physical inventory-taking processes.
• Drives engagement by communicating with customers and providing feedback.
• Trains and develops associates to resolve customer issues.
• Conducts daily huddles to discuss information and priorities with associates.
• Reviews schedules of department managers and associates.
• Oversees work assignments to utilize talents and maximize profits.
• Ensures compliance with all labor laws.
• Oversees established departmental procedures for receiving and replenishing merchandise.
• Enforces an effective housekeeping program in each department.
• Maintains cleanliness and freshness to meet food safety standards.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Executes training programs to enhance department management.
• Identifies and develops associates for advancement opportunities.
• Manages performance through feedback and coaching.
• Monitors competitors' activity concerning merchandising.
• Performs daily store walks to identify successes and opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of a high school education or GED.
• Two (2) years relevant retail experience.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in business or related field desirable.

Benefits

• Health plan
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Short term disability
• Basic life and AD&D
• Group whole life with long term care rider
• Voluntary insurance such as hospital indemnity, accident and critical illness
• 401(k) retirement savings plans
• Scholarship program
• Associate discount programs
• Auto and home insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Purchasing power
• ID theft protection
• Legal services
• Paid time off
• Sick pay
• Short term incentive based on eligibility and criteria being met