Assistant Manager

W. Lee Flowers & Co; Barnwell (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; 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

IGA Southeast is seeking a grocery department leader to manage center store and the FPI/DAX balance, ensuring budgeted results.

In this role you will supervise store operations in the Store Manager's absence, protect assets, and drive a guest-focused selling culture. The position requires leadership, scheduling and training responsibilities, with a focus on development of high-potential staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1–3 years supermarket management experience.
• Ability to supervise and train staff including development plans for high-potential employees.
• Strong communication, guest service, and selling skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage FPI, DAX & center store balance on hand (BOH) and assist Store Manager in achieving budgeted results.
• Oversee total store operation in Store Manager's absence.
• Protect assets and ensure safety, compliance with laws and company policies.
• Schedule department labor and potentially handle staffing and orientation.
• Lead staff development and create a talent pipeline for the department.
• Execute weekly pricing audits, pull lists, ad checks and monthly self-audits.
• Foster an enthusiastic, guest-focused selling environment and maintain safe conditions.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff development & training

Communication & customer service

Sales skills

Physical stamina & lifting

Education

Bachelor's degree + 1-3 years supermarket management experience

Job description

Come grow with grocery at IGA Southeast! We’re not like other grocery stores – 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.