Closing Manager Full Time

bjswholesaleclub; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Free BJ's Memberships

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement Savings

Job summary

BJ's Wholesale Club is seeking a Closing Manager to lead the front-line teams and oversee club operations. You will manage the Assistant Closing Manager, Recovery, and Utility teams, ensuring policy adherence, safety, and a superior member experience.

The role requires strong leadership, effective communication, and the ability to drive performance across departments with accountability for GOLD standards and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a retail club or similar environment.
• Strong communication and team-building skills.
• Ability to analyze data and drive improvements.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the Closing Manager team, Recovery and Utility departments.
• Ensure club policies, procedures and service standards (GOLD/LAST) are followed.
• Assist in audits and collaborate with Business Partners to drive performance.
• Coordinate onboarding, certification, training, and safety compliance (ServSafe).
• Act as Manager on Duty (MOD) and take responsibility for club operations during shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Problem Solving

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

A World-Class Team

BJ's Wholesale Club is powered by more than 30,000 team members who make a real impact every day. Whether you're stocking shelves, solving problems or shaping strategy, your work helps families save on what matters most.

We're a team built on purpose and opportunity. Join us and be part of something meaningful.

Why You'll Love Working at BJ's

At BJ's Wholesale Club, our team members are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being and future - both on and off the job. When you grow, we grow.

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every week so that you can manage your money on your terms.
• Daily Pay: Access your earned pay before payday, giving you more flexibility when you need it. (fee may apply.)
• Free BJ's Memberships: Enjoy a complimentary The Club Card Membership, plus a free Supplemental Membership for someone in your household.*
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take the time you need with vacation, personal, sick days, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty leave.*
• Flexible and Affordable Health Benefits: Choose from three medical plans, and access optional dental, vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), and flexible spending account options to fit your lifestyle.*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: Build your financial future with a company match (available to team members 18 and older).*
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Accumulate funds through after-tax payroll deductions that can be used to purchase shares of BJ's common stock at a 15% discount.*

*Eligibility requirements vary by position.

Job Summary

Working closely with the Club Manager and the Assistant Club Managers, the Closing Manager is responsible for providing leadership and direction within the club and driving club performance, particularly for the departments that they directly manage. The Closing Manager is responsible for leading the Assistant Closing Manager, Recovery team, and Utility team, providing guidance, support, and oversight to ensure effective performance. In addition to team leadership, the manager is accountable for maintaining policies and procedures, delivering a positive service experience to members, providing Grand Opening Look Daily, (GOLD) standards club conditions and providing leadership and direction within the club.

The Closing Manager assists in audit compliance efforts, drives collaboration with Business Partners (BPs), and oversees onboarding, certification, and training to ensure food safety and operational excellence.

This role also serves as Manager on Duty (MOD) for the club as needed, taking full responsibility for club operations, team leadership, and Member engagement during assigned shifts. A valid ServSafe Food Safety Certification is required and must be maintained in good standing. In Florida, this role must obtain a qualifier certification through the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services for retail propane oversight. Must complete yearly certification for a forklift license. The qualifier certification exam must be taken online with video. BJ's covers any applicable cost associated and training.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Know the business: Exhibit strong business acumen through strategic thinking and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead through change: Model leadership competencies and act as a champion for growth.
• Communicate effectively: Provide teams with the information, direction, and support needed to succeed.
• Build high-performing teams: Foster collaboration, provide clear direction, and hold team members accountable.
• Deliver results: Set clear expectations, follow up consistently, and drive execution.
• Develops Talent & Team: Consistently fosters a culture of growth by actively developing team members through collaboration, coaching, and empowerment. Encourages continuous learning and creates opportunities for others to succeed.
• Display Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership by fostering trust, promoting open communication, and resolving conflicts constructively. Builds inclusive relationships that support a collaborative and respectful team environment.

Team Member Engagement

• Teach, coach, & lead: Support team development through training, feedback, and on-the-job coaching. Ensuring learning takes place in the flow of work.
• Drive values-based culture: Promote strategic thinking, ethical decision-making, and inclusion.
• Create a safe and collaborative environment: Foster open communication and team trust.
• Recognize and retain top talent: Celebrate achievements and focus on career growth.

Member Experience

Guarantee service excellence: Ensure daily execution of GOLD Member Standards are met and are consistently reinforcing key service behaviors: Greet, Anticipate, Appreciate (GAA); Fast, Friendly, Full, Fresh, Clean; and Listen, Apologize, Solve, Thank (LAST) across all areas of the club.

Monitor engagement levels: Observe Member engagement and departme