Assistant Store Manager

Meijer; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a community-focused grocery store that values local products, customer service, and affordability. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a team, enhance customer experiences, and drive store profitability through effective management and innovative merchandising strategies. You'll engage with both employees and customers, ensuring the store meets its financial goals while fostering a supportive work environment. If you're passionate about retail and community engagement, this position provides the perfect platform for your career growth and personal development.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Scheduling Flexibility

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Education Assistance

Team Member Discount

Development Programs for Advancement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 4-5 years of retail/grocery experience preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate P&L budget goals and implement labor plans.
• Lead performance management activities for employees.
• Manage store operations in the absence of the store manager.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Leadership Experience

Retail/Grocery Experience

Merchandising

Store Operations Management

Creative Thinking

Understanding of Supermarket Math

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Equivalent Experience

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at a Market Format location, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth, and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Market Format Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

Please review the job profile below and apply today!

This position is responsible for engaging employees and leadership to provide the best possible shopping experience for customers. It involves assessing the financial results of the store, implementing and executing appropriate business strategies to drive store profitability, and upholding cultural standards and values through effective communication. The role also includes identifying, developing, and promoting talent within the store.

What You'll be Doing:

• Evaluate P&L budget goals, designing and implementing labor and margin plans for store departments.
• Review sales, supply costs, and stock loss/shrink results; develop goals to improve profitability and bottom-line results.
• Design department merchandise plans, including product ordering, assortments, displays, and pricing.
• Lead performance management activities for hourly leaders and employees, including pay increases, performance ratings, and career development.
• Identify and collaborate with local vendors to source local products, determining quantities, frequency, and pricing.
• Make key employee decisions regarding hiring, investigations, discipline, and terminations.
• Lead training and development, including new employee orientations and on-the-job training.
• Supervise a minimum of one hourly leader and three employees during shifts.
• Plan and communicate weekly department schedules based on business needs.
• Organize store events, community engagement, and employee involvement.
• Establish standards for product freshness and store operations.
• Communicate daily with the team, sharing financial performance, customer feedback, and store updates.
• Foster open communication during team problem solving and change management.
• Implement store changes to stay current with retail trends.
• Manage store operations in the absence of the store manager, typically two to three times per week.

This job profile is not exhaustive; other duties may be assigned as needed.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 4-5 years of retail/grocery experience.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Experience in merchandising, team leadership, and ordering.
• Ability to manage store operations effectively.
• High-profile, high-caliber professional.
• Expertise in seasonal and ethnic merchandising.
• Ability to create a farmer’s market feel.
• Creative thinking and adaptability to business needs.
• Self-starter with strong business ownership skills.
• Understanding of supermarket math, gross margin, and pricing strategies.
• Ability to manage retail costs effectively.
• Developing teams to meet service, presentation, sales, and margin goals.
• Knowledge of COOL labeling, inventory control, and seasonal merchandising.

Meijer Market Format Stores are community-focused grocery stores emphasizing local products, customer service, and affordability. Our stores are located in urban and suburban areas throughout the Midwest and operate independently to reflect their neighborhoods. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please click here. Submissions not related to disability accommodations will not be responded to.