Grocery Store Co-Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary up to 75k DOE + Bonuses

401(k) with company match

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking a dynamic Co-Manager for a high-performing grocery store to lead smooth, profitable operations and develop the next generation of store leaders. The role emphasizes guest service, team development, and strategic workforce planning.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in grocery leadership, strong financial acumen for labor and inventory control, and a coaching mindset to foster a positive, enthusiastic guest-focused culture while driving growth into a Senior

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a grocery store leadership role
• Passion for retail, operations, and guest service
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing labor, inventory, shrink, and other variable expenses
• Detail-oriented operator who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• A coach at heart—committed to developing others and fostering a positive, enthusiastic, guest-focused culture
• Drive and ambition to grow into a Senior Co-Manager role within the company

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest satisfaction with courtesy, fast service, and front-end excellence
• Support Store Managers and Store Director in building a sales-driven culture
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, forecasting labor needs, and managing labor to meet budgeted goals
• Conduct weekly manager audits covering front-end operations, DSD receiving, and pricing accuracy
• Manage grocery inventory to achieve shrink results
• Monitor store conditions through frequent, detailed store walks and respond quickly to opportunities
• Provide ongoing communication with Store Managers, Field Merchandisers, and store hosts to keep everyone aligned and informed

Skills

Store leadership

Guest service

Financial acumen

People development

Coaching

Operations

Job description

We’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused Co-Manager to help lead one of our high‑performing grocery stores. In this role, you’ll ensure smooth, profitable operations while developing the next generation of store leaders. If you’re passionate about retail, energized by team development, and driven by a desire to continuously grow, we want to meet you.

Grocery Store Co-Manager Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest satisfaction—with heavy emphasis on courtesy, fast service, and front‑end excellence
• Support Store Managers and the Store Director in building a strong, sales‑driven culture
• Assist with staffing, scheduling, forecasting labor needs, and managing labor to meet budgeted goals
• Conduct weekly manager audits covering front‑end operations, DSD receiving, and pricing accuracy
• Manage grocery inventory to achieve shrink results
• Monitor store conditions through frequent, detailed store walks and respond quickly to opportunities
• Provide ongoing communication with Store Managers, Field Merchandisers, and store hosts to keep everyone aligned and informed

Grocery Store Co-Manager Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years in a grocery store leadership role
• A proven leader with a passion for retail, operations, and guest service
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing labor, inventory, shrink, and other variable expenses
• Detail‑oriented operator who thrives in a fast‑paced environment
• A coach at heart—committed to developing others and fostering a positive, enthusiastic, guest‑focused culture
• Drive and ambition to grow into a Senior Co‑Manager role and continue advancing within the company

Grocery Store Co-Manager Benefits

• A strong, people‑first company culture where your leadership truly makes an impact
• Career growth opportunities with a company committed to developing future store leaders
• Base salary up to 75k (DOE) + Bonuses
• Pension plan + 401(k) with company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision plan options
• PTO/Vacation/Sick Days
• A collaborative environment with supportive leadership

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