Assistant Manager

W. Lee Flowers & Co; Sylvania (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; 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 Georgia is seeking a Store Manager to lead daily grocery operations, drive sales, and ensure guest satisfaction. You will oversee center store balance, staffing, pricing, and compliance, stepping in during the Store Manager’s absence and teaching a developing team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree and 1–3 years supermarket management experience, demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills, and be able to lift 40 lbs and operate pallet jacks as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree plus 1–3 years supermarket management experience.
• Ability to supervise staff including training and development.
• Strong communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs consistently and 60 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to bend, kneel, push/pull stock carts and operate pallet jack.

Responsibilities

• Manage FPI, DAX & center store balance on hand (BOH) and meet budgeted results.
• Oversee total store operations in Store Manager's absence.
• Protect assets, merchandise, cash, facilities and equipment.
• Ensure shrink controls and regulatory compliance.
• Schedule department labor efficiently.
• Assist with staffing, interviews and orientation.
• Coach staff and develop high-potential employees.
• Execute weekly pricing audits and monthly self-audits.
• Foster an enthusiastic, guest-focused selling culture.
• Maintain guest safety and store standards.

Skills

People management

Communication

Leadership

Inventory control

Budgeting

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.