Retail Management Academy (2027)

Schnuck Markets, Inc. • Des Peres, MO

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About The Position

The Schnucks Retail Management Academy is a nine-month program for recent college graduates, current college students, or candidates with comparable experience. Participants gain knowledge and demonstrate proficiency in store operations concepts through training, project work, and practical experiences. The program includes co-manager and leadership training, rotations through store departments, project work and presentations, assessments, and rotations through SSC departments with exposure to Facilities.

The position involves walking and standing for full shifts, lifting up to 25 pounds, and travel of 0–25%. The work environment includes a flexible schedule that may include nights, holidays, and weekends, and changing temperatures. Participants make recommendations to management. The listed responsibilities and requirements are not exhaustive.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program, and/or three years of retail or customer service experience.
• For internal candidates, one year of Department Manager experience; external candidates may have equivalent experience.
• Complete a preliminary assessment requested by Talent Acquisition before an interview is scheduled.
• Knowledge of retail and merchandising.
• Knowledge of food safety and handling.
• Knowledge of basic financial and P&L principles.
• Technology savvy.
• People management skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of presentations and project work.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods, including entire shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work in changing temperatures.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, holidays, and weekends.
• For internal candidates: store or facility teammates should have at least six months of employment with Schnucks, preferred; Store Support Center teammates should have at least one year of employment with Schnucks, preferred.
• Internal candidates must be in good standing, not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline; interview candidates must have manager approval based on performance.

Nice To Haves

• For internal candidates, six months of employment with Schnucks for Store/Facility teammates is preferred.
• For internal candidates, one year of employment with Schnucks for Store Support Center teammates is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete co-manager training, leadership training, and content application.
• Rotate through store departments.
• Complete project work, presentations, and pre- and post-assessments.
• Participate in SSC department rotations and gain Facilities exposure.
• Make recommendations to management.

What This Job Offers

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