Assistant Manager

W. Lee Flowers & Co; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

100% Company Funded Pension

401K

Job summary

Kj’s Market is hiring a Store Manager to lead daily operations and drive sales in a fast-paced grocery environment. You will supervise staff, manage center store results, and ensure exceptional guest service while maintaining store standards and safety.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years of supermarket leadership experience, strong team leadership, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1–3 years supermarket management experience.
• Ability to work well with others and supervise staff.
• Strong communication, guest service and selling skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage FPI, DAX & center store balance on hand; achieve budgeted results and support the Store Manager.
• Oversee total store operations in Store Manager's absence.
• Protect assets, merchandise, cash, facilities and equipment.
• Ensure shrink controls and compliance with laws and company policies.
• Schedule department labor effectively and may perform staffing duties.
• Train departmental staff; develop high-potential and promotable individuals.
• Execute weekly pricing audits, pull lists, ad checks and monthly self-audits; foster a selling culture.
• Maintain a safe guest environment; perform additional duties as assigned by Store Manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Customer service

Staff development

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Come grow with grocery at Kj’s Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Plus, we’re family-owned and based in the Carolinas since 1922! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!

Benefits For Now And Your Future

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

RETIREMENT

• 100% Company Funded Pension
• 401K

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of managing FPI, DAX & center store balance on hand (BOH). Accountable for achieving budgeted financial results in center store and assists the Store Manager in achieving total store results.
• Responsible for total store operation in Store Manager's absence.
• Protects company assets, merchandise, cash, facilities and equipment.
• Ensures all required shrink functions are performed
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local statutes, regulations and company standards and policies.
• Controls and effectively schedules grocery department labor.
• May perform staffing duties, as assigned, including interview and orientation.
• Responsible for teaching and training departmental staff. Additionally, builds a talent planning bench for the department, including developing and executing development plans for all high-potential and promotable individuals.
• Responsible for executing weekly pricing audits, weekly pull lists, ad checks, and monthly ALI self-audits. 10. Creates an environment that is enthusiastic, guest focused, and embedded in a selling culture
• Maintains a safe environment for guests and hosts.
• Additional duties assigned by Store Manager

Qualifications

• The incumbent should possess the knowledge and skills generally associated with a Bachelor's Degree plus 1-3 years supermarket management experience.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. consistently and 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel, push/pull stock carts and operate pallet jack for extended periods of time.