Assistant Store Manager

Save A Lot Grocery; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A grocery retail company in Ohio is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to support the store manager in daily operations, employee supervision, and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate must possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills, have basic math skills, and be able to work flexible hours, including being on call. This full-time position requires developing company policies and assisting in sales strategies to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old for certain duties.
• Mature and able to handle responsibilities effectively.
• Experience in supervising staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct daily operations of all departments.
• Supervise hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with store policies and regulations.
• Assist with inventory control and merchandising.
• Support sales plans to maximize profitability.
• Conduct meetings to communicate business results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Basic math skills

Job description

Position: Assistant Store Manager

Overview

The assistant store manager assists the store manager in planning, directing and controlling the operation of the store and supervising employees. They help oversee inventory, merchandising, losses, and profitability, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

• Plan and direct the daily operations of all departments.
• Supervise hiring, firing, promotions, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with all store policies, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist in ordering, inventory control, and merchandising.
• Support sales plans and work to maximize sales.
• Work a maximum 10‑hour day (normally) and be on 24‑hour call.
• Possess good interpersonal skills, maturity, and proven leadership.
• Basic math skills: read, write, add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Develop and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Be a self‑starter.
• Travel to and from work as required.
• Give verbal and written instructions.
• Read and interpret financial statements, including profit and loss.
• Operate all store equipment and cash register, program register, and balance cash.
• Assist with recruiting and training employees.
• Conduct meetings to communicate business results and direction.
• Operate telephones and intercoms.
• Write work schedules and reports.
• Deal effectively with vendors, suppliers, competitors, employees, and employee representatives.
• Disciplin e employees when necessary.
• Assist in establishing and administering rules and regulations.

Experience & Requirements

Age required: 18 years (for duties requiring minimum age).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting