Assistant Manager

KJ's Market; Augusta (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 in Arkansas is seeking a Store Manager to lead daily operations, optimize performance and coach department teams. You will oversee staffing, pricing, and customer experience while ensuring regulatory compliance and safe store conditions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 1–3 years of supermarket management experience, strong communication, and hands-on leadership to drive growth and smiles in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1-3 years supermarket management experience.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs consistently and 60 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of store operations in the Store Manager's absence.
• Oversee FPI, DAX and center store BOH; achieve budgeted results.
• Protect assets, merchandise, cash, facilities and equipment.
• Schedule labor and supervise duties; may conduct staffing and orientation.
• Ensure shrink controls, compliance with laws and company policies.
• Train departmental staff and develop talent pipelines for promotions.
• Execute weekly pricing audits, pull lists, ad checks and ALI self-audits.
• Maintain a guest-focused selling environment.
• Create a safe environment for guests and hosts.
• Additional duties assigned by Store Manager.

Skills

Store management

Team leadership

Budgeting

Guest service

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

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.