Assistant Store Manager

Piggly Wiggly, LLC; District Heights (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Career growth

Job summary

Piggly Wiggly is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to partner with the Store Manager and lead the store team. You will oversee daily operations, ensure food safety, and drive guest satisfaction through strong merchandising and service standards.

This role emphasizes staff development, payroll and expense oversight, and integrity in all dealings. You’ll collaborate across departments to meet goals, uphold safety practices, and grow within the company’s management pipeline.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management or a leadership role.
• Ability to motivate a diverse team and foster positive relationships across departments.
• Business acumen: merchandising, budgeting, and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: oversee daily operations with Store Manager to ensure safety, productivity, and profitability.
• Team Development: recruit, train, and mentor staff; lead evaluations and daily assignments.
• Inventory & Merchandising: manage ordering, stocking, and loss prevention strategies.
• Financial Stewardship: help manage payroll budgets and expense controls.
• Standard Bearer: uphold food safety, sanitation, and business ethics standards.
• Problem Solving: quickly resolve operational or mechanical issues as they arise.

Skills

Leadership

Retail management

Guest service

Merchandising

Financial acumen

Integrity

Job description

Assistant Store Manager | Piggly Wiggly

Role Overview

As the Assistant Store Manager, you are the Store Manager's strategic partner and "right-hand" leader. You will help drive the success of the entire management team-including Department and Assistant Department Managers-to ensure peak operational performance. Your mission is to cultivate a culture of excellence, high-quality food safety, and legendary guest satisfaction.

What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Operational Leadership: Partner with the Store Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe, productive, and profitable environment.
• Team Development: Assist in recruiting, training, and mentoring staff. You'll lead by example in performance evaluations and delegating daily assignments.
• Inventory & Merchandising: Manage ordering, purchasing, and stocking cycles. You'll oversee damage reduction, manual backorders, and loss prevention strategies.
• Financial Stewardship: Help manage payroll budgets, expense controls, and financial reporting to ensure company goals are met.
• Standard Bearer: Maintain rigorous standards for food safety, sanitation, and business ethics in all dealings with guests, vendors, and employees.
• Problem Solving: Act quickly to resolve operational, technical, or mechanical issues as they arise.

What We're Looking For

• Experience: Proven experience in retail management or a leadership role (highly recommended).
• Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate a diverse team and foster a positive working relationship across departments.
• Business Acumen: Comfortable with accounting, merchandising, and managing short/long-term projects.
• Guest-First Mindset: A passion for providing excellent service and maintaining high product quality.
• Integrity: A commitment to honest dealings and Piggly Wiggly's core business ethics.

Why Join the Piggly Wiggly Team?

• Competitive Pay with a full-time, stable schedule.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Full health insurance, 401(k) plan, and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Flexibility: We offer flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance.
• Growth: Real opportunities for career advancement within our management pipeline.