Assistant Store Manager

Weis Markets, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Store Manager who is passionate about teamwork and community growth. This role involves overseeing store operations, managing inventory, and ensuring exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong retail management background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to developing associates. Join a company that values respect, understanding, and appreciation for its employees, and be part of a team that strives for excellence in every aspect of store management. If you are ready to take the next step in your retail career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant retail experience required.
• High school education or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Act as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Train and develop associates for effective customer service.
• Manage inventory and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Retail Management

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Inventory Management

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Business

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Location Address:

935 McKim Street

Job Description:

This position is temporarily located at Store #271- 17232 North Village Main Boulevard Lewes, DE 19968 for training purposes. In late 2025, this position will be located at new store-address in MIDDLETOWN, DELAWARE 19709.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Acts as Manager on Duty in the absence of Store Manager, performing all necessary functions for successful store operation.
• Executes weekly and seasonal merchandising plans for each department, while ensuring price accuracy, to achieve sales goals. Manages inventory levels, Computer Generated Orders (CGO), and supply quantities to meet customer demands and company gross profit goals. Oversees Fresh and Center Store physical inventory-taking processes.
• Drives engagement by communicating with customers and providing feedback and service results to associates. Trains and develops associates to resolve customer issues promptly and effectively. Conducts daily huddles to discuss information, priorities, goals, accomplishments, directives, and changes with associates.
• Reviews schedules of department managers and associates to ensure business needs are met, while achieving budgeted payroll and sales-per-labor-hour goals. Oversees work assignments to most effectively utilize talents and abilities while maximizing profits. Ensures compliance with all labor laws, including lunch breaks and minor scheduling restrictions.
• Oversees established departmental procedures for receiving, producing, and replenishing merchandise including inspecting the product when delivered, pricing accuracy, freshness and quality, and product rotation. Enforces keeping of necessary logs according to company policy.
• Enforces an effective housekeeping program in each department. Maintains cleanliness and freshness to meet all government and company food safety and sanitation standards. Ensures associates work and operate equipment safely, complying with OSHA requirements. Ensures compliance with price accuracy as well as weights and measures laws.
• Executes training programs to enhance department management and associate knowledge and ability to perform. Identifies and develops associates for advancement opportunities. Manages performance through feedback, coaching, accountability, recognition, and rewards. Monitors competitors’ activity concerning merchandising, pricing, quality, and comparison signage.
• Performs daily store walks of the entire store and exterior property to identify successes and opportunities, provide direction and feedback, and be visible and accessible to associates and customers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs department managers and leaders. Oversees performance of departments and associates. Supervises total store operations when store manager is not present.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, the Associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without an accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

Minimum requirement of a high school education or general education degree (GED) and two (2) years relevant retail experience. Associate or bachelor's degree in business or related field desirable.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.