Retail Leadership Academy (2027)

Schnuck Markets, Inc. • Des Peres, MO

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About The Position

The Schnucks Leadership Academy is a nine-month role for current Co-Managers with at least three years of experience. Participants gain knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in store operations through training, project work, and practical experiences. Working under the close supervision of a Store Leader, participants learn to manage daily retail store operations, understand factors affecting store profitability and performance, and develop skills in staffing, training, inventory management, sales, customer service, and store leadership. The program includes leadership training, application of course content, projects, presentations, and pre- and post-assessments. Other duties may be assigned.

Candidates must have recommendations from both their Store Leader and Division Leader. Internal candidates must meet additional employment, performance, and manager-approval requirements. Selected candidates will be asked to complete a preliminary assessment before an interview is scheduled.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program, and/or three years of retail or customer service experience.
• Three to five years of experience.
• Recommendations from both the Store Leader and Division Leader to be considered.
• For internal candidates, a rating of “Meets and May Occasionally Exceed Expectations” or higher on the most recent performance review.
• Complete the preliminary assessment requested by Talent Acquisition before an interview is scheduled.
• Knowledge of operational policies, procedures, and practices; retail and merchandising; food safety and handling; basic financial and P&L principles; Google office suite and Workday; and basic knowledge of all departments.
• Ability to lead and direct store teammates, foster teamwork, develop and mentor others, communicate effectively, manage problems and customer service, make decisions, multitask in a fast-paced environment, and understand presentations and project work.
• Ability to give and receive constructive criticism, identify teammates with potential, take calculated risks, remain calm in stressful situations, adjust quickly, and demonstrate customer orientation, critical thinking, vision, business acumen, and leadership.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, holidays, and weekends; stand and walk for entire shifts; and work in changing temperatures across departments.
• Walk and stand for a full day and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Travel requirement of 0–25%.
• Internal store/facility teammates: six months of employment with Schnucks is preferred.
• Internal Store Support Center teammates: one year of employment with Schnucks is preferred.
• Internal candidates must be in good standing and not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline.
• Internal candidates invited to interview must have manager approval based on performance.

Nice To Haves

• For internal store/facility teammates, at least six months of employment with Schnucks is preferred.
• For internal Store Support Center teammates, at least one year of employment with Schnucks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manage daily retail store operations under the close supervision of a Store Leader.
• Learn about factors that affect the profitability and successful performance of an assigned retail store.
• Learn to staff and train store employees to increase sales, ensure customer satisfaction, and comply with organizational policies and budgets.
• Manage store inventory within corporate guidelines.
• Identify and pursue sales or customer service opportunities.
• Participate in store leadership training and apply the training content.
• Complete project work, presentations, and pre- and post-assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Make recommendations to management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level