Assistant Store Manager

Food Lion; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Food Lion in the Charleston, SC area is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the Store Manager in daily operations, supervise teammates, manage inventory, and ensure a welcoming, well-stocked store that meets customer needs.

This on-site, full-time role focuses on delivering excellent service, resolving customer concerns, coordinating scheduling and training, and driving sales while controlling expenses and supporting loss prevention.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and communication skills are required.
• Experience supervising staff and daily store operations.
• Knowledge of loss prevention practices and inventory control is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and supervise associates.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure merchandise is stocked and well displayed.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and resolve customer concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Staff supervision

Loss prevention

Retail operations

Scheduling & training

Time management

POS proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Store management software

Job description

Company Description

Food Lion, based in Salisbury, North Carolina, is a regional grocery retailer serving customers across 10 southeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. Since 1957, the company has focused on providing an easy shopping experience built on affordability, freshness, and community connection. With approximately 82,000 associates, Food Lion serves more than 10 million customers each week who rely on the brand to meet their everyday needs. Through its Food Lion Feeds initiative, the company is committed to helping end hunger in local communities by donating hundreds of millions of meals and supporting impactful hunger-relief programs. Team members join a culture that values service, reliability, and meaningful community engagement.

Role Description

The Assistant Store Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area. This position supports the Store Manager in overseeing daily store operations, including supervising associates, monitoring inventory levels, and ensuring merchandise is well-stocked and properly displayed. The role includes maintaining high standards of customer service, resolving customer concerns, and promoting a clean, safe, and welcoming store environment. The Assistant Store Manager helps manage scheduling, training, and performance feedback for team members, while supporting initiatives to meet sales goals and control expenses. This role also assists with retail loss prevention efforts, compliance with company policies, and execution of promotional activities to drive store performance.

Qualifications

• Strong customer-focused skills, including Customer Service and Customer Satisfaction.
• Effective Communication abilities for interacting with customers, associates, and leadership.
• Experience with Store Management responsibilities, such as supervising staff and overseeing daily operations.
• Knowledge of Retail Loss Prevention practices to help protect company assets and ensure a secure environment.
• Prior experience in retail or grocery store operations, preferably in a supervisory or lead role.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Solid organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic proficiency with point-of-sale systems and store management software.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further education in business, retail management, or a related field is beneficial.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace and supporting Food Lion’s community-focused values.