Assistant Store Manager-Grocery

Cota Coaching and Consulting; Dodge Center (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cota Coaching and Consulting is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to develop a long-term career in retail leadership. You will work alongside the Store Manager to learn daily operations, supervise teammates, and deliver a top-tier customer experience.

This role emphasizes people leadership, problem solving, and finding better ways to operate. A clear path to Store Manager exists with opportunities for advancement and earning potential.

Qualifications

• Retail or customer service experience is required.
• Basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and leadership potential.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of daily store operations
• Lead and support employees across all store departments
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and daily operations
• Help improve store processes and operational efficiencies
• Ensure fresh, high-quality products throughout the store
• Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve customer concerns
• Monitor key performance metrics and support store goals
• Prepare to confidently lead the store in the Store Manager's absence

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Company

We're a locally owned grocery retailer committed to serving our community and creating a great experience for both our customers and employees. We believe strong leaders make all the difference, and we're looking for someone who is ready to grow into a future Store Manager role while helping us continue to improve and innovate.

The Role

The Assistant Store Manager is a leadership development position designed for someone who wants to build a long-term career in retail management. You'll work alongside the Store Manager to learn every aspect of operating a successful grocery store while helping lead the team, improve efficiencies, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and finding better ways to get things done.

What You'll Do

• Learn all aspects of daily store operations
• Lead and support employees across all store departments
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and daily operations
• Help improve store processes and operational efficiencies
• Ensure fresh, high-quality products throughout the store
• Deliver outstanding customer service and resolve customer concerns
• Monitor key performance metrics and support store goals
• Prepare to confidently lead the store in the Store Manager's absence

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Retail and/or customer service experience
• Basic computer skills, including email and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and leadership potential
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

We're looking for someone who is:

• Positive, dependable, and customer-focused
• Hungry, humble, and smart
• Coachable and open to feedback
• Confident enough to lead while continuing to learn
• Excited to challenge the mindset of 'that's how we've always done it'

Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time (approximately 45 hours per week)
• Five-day workweek, including weekends and one evening shift
• Compensation salary range of $55,000-$65,000, depending on experience
• Clear path to Store Manager, with future earning potential of approximately $80,000 annually plus bonus opportunities

Why This Role

If you're looking for more than just your next job, this is an opportunity to build a career. You'll receive hands‑on leadership experience, learn every part of running a successful grocery store, and have a clear path for advancement within our growing organization. We're looking for someone who is ready to grow, lead, and make a lasting impact.