Assistant Store Team Lead

New Pioneer Food Co-op•Cedar Rapids, IA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Store Team Leader supports the overall performance of the store by helping lead daily operations, team execution, and customer experience. This role works closely with the Store Team Leader to ensure consistency across departments, reinforce operational standards, and support team development. You will play a key role in maintaining a well run, organized, and customer ready store environment.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of retail, grocery, or customer facing leadership experience
Strong communication and ability to lead in a fast paced environment
Experience supporting or leading teams, including coaching and delegation
Ability to prioritize, problem solve, and adapt to changing needs throughout the day
Comfort working across multiple departments and balancing competing priorities
Alignment with cooperative values and a commitment to teamwork and accountability

Responsibilities

Support day to day store operations across all departments, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and execution of standards
Partner with the Store Team Leader to reinforce priorities, communicate expectations, and support store performance
Provide leadership presence on the floor, helping guide team members and respond to operational needs in real time
Support hiring, training, coaching, and development of team members across departments
Monitor and support labor, productivity, and daily workflow to ensure strong store execution
Help ensure merchandising, stocking, and store conditions meet expectations and support a positive shopping experience
Address customer needs and concerns with professionalism, helping ensure a welcoming and responsive environment
Identify operational gaps and support solutions that improve consistency and performance