Bench - Assistant Manager

W. Lee Flowers & Co; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

401K

Job summary

KJ's Market in Aiken, SC is seeking an experienced Store Manager to oversee daily operations, drive sales, and ensure guest satisfaction in a fast-paced grocery environment. You will lead a diverse team, coordinate departments, and uphold company standards while delivering exceptional service.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 1–3 years of supermarket management experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 1–3 years supermarket management experience.
• Ability to supervise, train staff, and develop talent.
• Effective communication and guest service, with selling skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of store operations in absence of Store Manager.
• Manage FPI, DAX & center store balance on hand and meet budgeted results.
• Protect assets, merchandise, cash, facilities and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local statutes and company policies.
• Schedule labor and supervise department staffing and training.
• Lead weekly pricing audits, ad checks, and monthly self-audits.
• Create an enthusiastic, guest-focused selling environment.
• Maintain a safe environment for guests and hosts.
• Execute other duties assigned by Store Manager.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Selling skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Come grow with grocery at KJ's Market! We’re not like other grocery stores – We Create Smiles! Join us where you can create smiles, share your hometown pride, and grow in a fast-paced environment – We need YOU!

Benefits For Now And Your Future

• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

RETIREMENT

• 100% Company Funded Pension
• 401K

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of managing FPI, DAX & center store balance on hand (BOH). Accountable for achieving budgeted financial results in center store and assists the Store Manager in achieving total store results.
• Responsible for total store operation in Store Manager's absence.
• Protects company assets, merchandise, cash, facilities and equipment.
• Ensures all required shrink functions are performed
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local statutes, regulations and company standards and policies.
• Controls and effectively schedules grocery department labor.
• May perform staffing duties, as assigned, including interview and orientation.
• Responsible for teaching and training departmental staff. Additionally, builds a talent planning bench for the department, including developing and executing development plans for all high-potential and promotable individuals.
• Responsible for executing weekly pricing audits, weekly pull lists, ad checks, and monthly ALI self-audits. 10. Creates an environment that is enthusiastic, guest focused, and embedded in a selling culture
• Maintains a safe environment for guests and hosts.
• Additional duties assigned by Store Manager

Qualifications

• The incumbent should possess the knowledge and skills generally associated with a Bachelor's Degree plus 1-3 years supermarket management experience.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. consistently and 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to supervise people including training and development.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job.Effective communication, guest service and selling skills.
• Ability to bend, kneel, push/pull stock carts and operate pallet jack for extended periods of time.

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