Assistant Store Director - Champlin

UNFI; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Flexible PTO

Competitive 401k

Flexible PTO

Mentorship program

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is looking for an Assistant Store Director in Champlin, MN. You will oversee store operations, drive sales, and support associate development. Responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring compliance with policies, and maintaining store conditions to provide excellent customer service. Ideal candidates have strong managerial and leadership skills, along with a proven ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates functional/technical store operations expertise.
• Proven managerial skills to successfully monitor performance and accountability.
• Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate others.
• Resourceful with ability to work across all areas of the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide store supervision and associate development.
• Achieve maximum sales and ensure a positive working environment.
• Administer corrective action notices and manage payroll/timeclock.
• Maintain store appearance, safety, and policy compliance across departments.
• Supervise front end, ecommerce, maintenance, and administrative functions.

Skills

Managerial skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Team development

Job description

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This Assistant Store Director role is for the Champlin Cub location.

Overview

The overall role and responsibility of this position is to provide store supervision and associate development, and to develop competency in all aspects of store management. This position works closely with the Store Director and department heads to plan for, and achieve maximum sales, proper controls, and positive working conditions. This position assumes responsibility for entire store operations and related decisions as assigned in absence of Store Director, with an emphasis on key service and engagement operations, including cash controls, customer experience, front end and ecommerce operations, scheduling, and Human Resource functions within the store. Strong supervisory, administrative, and associate relations skills are essential. The Store Engagement Manager will work in partnership with the Store Sales and Operations Manager to ensure all areas of responsibility and operations are maintained.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Works through Store Director and department heads to establish budget, plan for and achieve budgetary numbers and evaluate store in this light on an ongoing basis
• Performs or assists in store grading at discretion of the Store Director
• Communicates consistently with department heads concerning priorities and objectives
• Demonstrates understanding of store priorities and can anticipate changes
• Shows initiative in problem solving
• Can readily adjust to changing conditions
• Keeps Store Director informed of store conditions and decisions made
• Monitors store appearance and conditions to ensure high standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and productivity
• Checks that store security conditions are maintained
• Assesses store conditions in each department at least once per hour
• Checks conditions of parking lot and grounds for safety and cleanliness
• Monitors associate effectiveness and productivity and ensures efficient labor utilization
• Ensures store policies and procedures are enforced
• Reviews and approves weekly schedules before posting, monitors store conditions and makes appropriate adjustments throughout the week as necessary
• Monitors department planning systems in relation to objectives accomplished
• Checks that safety procedures are followed and working conditions are safe
• Monitors customer relations and service levels to ensure a positive shopping environment
• Monitors Cub Hub dashboard and holds teammates accountable daily for completion of training courses
• Participates in store meetings
• Contributes to the decision-making process of the store
• Makes suggestions and recommendations for improvements
• Performs delegated Store Director responsibilities in the absence of Store Director or as assigned
• Supervises Front End Operations
• Training and oversight of cashiers, CSMs, SCOT attendants, Service Center and Bookkeeping
• Supervises eCommerce department
• Overall operation including scheduling, picking, staging, metrics
• Supervises Maintenance department
• Ensures store conditions are properly maintained
• Performs probationary and regular performance reviews
• Schedules personnel in collaboration with head of maintenance to ensure proper coverage
• Training and oversight of cart retrieval procedures
• Performs store personnel functions as necessary
• Conducts screening interview and recommends candidates to department heads
• Consults with department heads about personnel problems and works to resolve
• Administers corrective action notices and consults Store Director on terminations
• Ensures compliance with union contract rules
• Payroll/timeclock management
• Worker’s Compensation and General Liability reporting and follow up

Job Requirements

• Demonstrates functional/technical store operations expertise
• Proven managerial skills to successfully monitor performance and accountability
• Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate others
• Resourceful with ability to work across all areas of the business
• Possess the ability to motivate and work in cooperation with others to achieve desired results
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.

Cub is Minnesota’s local grocery store, offering a full selection of groceries and related services. Cub has been delivering value and supporting the community for over 50 years.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO or Competitive PTO plan, mentorship program/developmental opportunities, other benefits applicable to specific role.

Equal Opportunity

UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location-specific notes

Champlin, MN

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