Assistant Store Manager - Columbus, OH

Save-A-Lot, Ltd.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Referral Program

Job summary

Save-A-Lot, Ltd. is seeking a store leader to coach and develop the team at Store 21715 in Columbus, OH. You will oversee daily operations, assist the manager with scheduling, and lead the store in the manager’s absence while ensuring a safe, efficient and customer-friendly environment.

The role emphasizes training, disciplinary support, and maintaining sales, inventory and quality standards in a fast-paced, grocery retail setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years of management experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching and development to store team members.
• Create a safe and positive store environment for team members and customers.
• Assist store manager with weekly scheduling.
• Lead store in manager’s absence (opening/closing).
• Perform or coordinate building maintenance and ensure safety standards.
• Train, coach and develop team members and support disciplinary actions.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Ensure store operations meet company standards and maximize sales.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Planning & budgeting

Leadership

Bilingual (advantage)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Store 21715, 1230 S James Rd, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Purpose

Responsibilities

• Provide s leadership, coaching and development to store team members in relation to their tasks, duties, role requirements and performance standards

Create s a safe and positive store environment for both team members and customers

Assists store manager with creating the weekly schedule for team members

L ead s the store in the store manager’s absence to include opening and closing the store

P erform s and/or coordinat es building maintenance

Take s genuine interest in the growth, development and success of team members through rigorous training, coaching, mentoring and development, and support s the Store Manager in progressive disciplinary actions as required

Consistently and effectively communicate s across all stakeholders, including but not limited to store team members, store managers and district managers

Ensure s the store is operated according to the operational standards set forth by the company and in a manner that maximizes sales, profitability and delivers a world class shopping experience

Provides leadership that results in excellent daily store conditions to include, but not limited to, required daily produce/meat/center store department operations that fully adhere to company ’s operational standards and programs, daily execution of Food Safety, other safety policies including power equipment operation and ensure s excellent daily sanitation standards are achieved

Responsible for key metrics of store operations, including sales, customer counts, labor productivity, and shrink

Analyze s , understand s , and utilize s operational/financial data to make appropriate business decisions when responsible for the store or alongside the s tore m anager

Responsible for merchandising program execution, all plan-o-grams, displays, price signs , shelf tag s and loyalty programs

Maintain s a high standard of operation for customers which includes a full, fresh, clean and friendly place to shop

Manages inventory levels to the specific metrics of the store to ensure quality, freshness, and effective rotation practices to meet company ’s standards .

Responsible for excellent perishable product offering and management, including in-stock positions, in-stock conditions, fresh standards met in all perishable departments and shrink exposure -

Responsible for interpreting sales data and trends to maintain correct ordering and inventory procedures

Responsible for the implementation of and compliance with all policies and procedures to include a ccounting procedures and practices, c ash h andling, i nventory p rocesses, l oss p revention, p ayroll a dministration, s anitation, f ood s afety, documentation, policy violations, administrative paperwork , etc.

Acquire s f ood s afety c ertification in accordance with company policies and c ity/ st ate requirements

Always provides support to the store manager

Perform s other duties as assigned

About You

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic experience with electronic technology and communications
• Minimum of two (2) years of management experience
• Management/leadership experience supervising others along with previous experience in scheduling, merchandising; budgeting and expense control preferred
• Leadership and/or management training preferred
• Effective oral and written communications
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to effectively complete administrative paperwork in a timely manner
• Proficient in planning and analytical skills (comprehension of P&L , budget , and expense)
• Strong leadership and time management skills
• Bilingual an advantage in certain locations
• Must also be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to reach, bend, balance, lift and transport various objects weighing 20-50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift; at times, product weight could be 50-80 pounds
• Requires the ability to push, pull, grasp, twist and use sawing motions for extended periods of time
• Regularly works in freezers, coolers, refrigerators, inside and outside of the store in all weather conditions and inside delivery trucks
• Must have the ability to stand, walk and / or move about for extended periods of time

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Our Values

Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our workplace values.

Simplicity (operate) – the drive to identify root cause and innovate to remove complexity to deliver the best outcome

Heart (emotion) – the passion that drives you to get up every day and work hard to strive for excellence

Performance Excellence (mindset) – clearly defining high expectations, driving ownership of key roles and responsibilities, executing with integrity and emphasis while creating a culture of accountability

Respect (philosophy) – taking pride in being inclusive and treating everyone who comes through the doors with respect

Eligible for Team Members who are full-time or who average 30 or more hours per week are eligible for health and welfare benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Team Member Referral Program

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and /or location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Store 21715, 1230 S James Rd, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America