Closing Manager Full Time

BJ's Wholesale Club • Lady Lake, FL

115d • $22

About The Position

Join our team of more than 34,000 team members, supporting our members and communities in our Club Support Center, 235+ clubs and eight distribution centers. BJ's Wholesale Club offers a collaborative and inclusive environment where all team members can learn, grow and be their authentic selves. Together, we're committed to providing outstanding service and convenience to our members, helping them save on the products and services they need for their families and homes. The Closing Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction within the club and driving club performance, particularly for the departments that they directly manage. The Closing Manager is responsible for leading the Assistant Closing Manager, Recovery team, and Utility team, providing guidance, support, and oversight to ensure effective performance. In addition to team leadership, the manager is accountable for maintaining policies and procedures, delivering a positive service experience to members, providing Grand Opening Look Daily, (GOLD) standards club conditions and providing leadership and direction within the club. The Closing Manager assists in audit compliance efforts, drives collaboration with Business Partners (BPs), and oversees onboarding, certification, and training to ensure food safety and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in retail, supermarket, or warehouse perishable operations required.
• Experience in managing inventory turnover and waste reduction strategies.
• Forklift Certification required.
• High school diploma required; college degree preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel, Email) required.
• Open shift availability required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must maintain all training and required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit strong business acumen through strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making.
• Model leadership competencies and act as a champion for growth.
• Provide teams with the information, direction, and support needed to succeed.
• Foster collaboration, provide clear direction, and hold team members accountable.
• Set clear expectations, follow up consistently, and drive execution.
• Consistently foster a culture of growth by actively developing team members through collaboration, coaching, and empowerment.
• Demonstrate strong leadership by fostering trust, promoting open communication, and resolving conflicts constructively.
• Support team development through training, feedback, and on-the-job coaching.
• Promote strategic thinking, ethical decision-making, and inclusion.
• Foster open communication and team trust.
• Celebrate achievements and focus on career growth.
• Ensure daily execution of GOLD Member Standards are met and are consistently reinforcing key service behaviors.
• Observe Member engagement and department execution to ensure premium shopping experience.
• Support team in resolving Member issues and delivering satisfaction.
• Oversee Recovery, Utility, Perishables, and overnight prep to ensure readiness for morning open.
• Actively Walk the floor during closing hours to observe and engage with Members and team performance.
• Guarantee Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA) and Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean experience until the last Member exits.
• Validate registers are open, perishable stations are attended, and service areas are operational through final Member transactions.
• Personally resolve or escalate evening Member concerns to ensure satisfaction.
• Monitor closing in-stocks, product rotation, culling, and merchandising in all areas—especially perishables.
• Regularly inspect products for expiration dates and condition, removing any damaged or outdated items to uphold food safety standards.
• Confirm daily cleaning checklists, sweep logs, waste pulls, and safety procedures are completed.
• Schedule and coach Assistant Closing Manager, Recovery and Utility Clerks for optimal coverage and efficient task execution.
• Leverage Hot List, NAFS, Electronic Reports, incorrect price sign reports, pallet tag utilization, productivity dashboards, and department-level reporting to validate execution, prioritize tasks, and maximize team efficiency.
• Ensure sanitation, cold chain, and safety checklists are completed daily and documentation is compliant.
• Ensure departments are clean, stocked, and ready for the next day.
• Identify issues with compactors, refrigeration, and cleaning tools; escalate repairs proactively.
• Reinforce ServSafe, PPE, and department-specific training for new and existing team members.
• Actively support departments in the bottom quartile by ensuring consistent follow-through on action plans and reinforcing daily execution standards to close performance gaps.
• Work closely with ACMs, Club Manager, and Department Leads to improve closing routines and member experience.
• Provide operational support beyond primary scope as directed by club leadership.
• Execute assigned tasks and ensure compliance with product liabilities and company initiatives.
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures to ensure compliance and effective equipment use.
• Demonstrate consistent presence as an essential function of the role to support execution and leadership coverage.

Benefits

• BJ's pays weekly
• Eligible for free BJ's Inner Circle and Supplemental membership(s)
• Generous time off programs to support busy lifestyles including Vacation, Personal, Holiday, Sick, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty
• Benefit plans for your changing needs including three medical plans, Health Savings Account (HSA), two dental plans, vision plan, flexible spending
• 401(k) plan with company match (must be at least 18 years old)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED