Grocery Store Manager in Training

Dierbergs Markets, Inc.; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Dierbergs Markets, Inc. seeks a focused, hands-on Manager Trainee to be a visible working leader in the grocery and front-end areas. You will rotate through customer service and operations, learning all aspects of the business and preparing for future advancement.

This designated learning role emphasizes practical, on-the-floor leadership, team development, and adherence to Dierbergs standards, with opportunities to progress toward Assistant Department Manager or Manager Trainee roles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of supervisory experience in retail or related fields.
• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict management skills.
• Excellent leadership abilities to motivate a team.
• Willing to stay busy as a working manager and be visible.

Responsibilities

• Holding yourself accountable to a self-directed training program to gain the skills, knowledge, and expertise required to efficiently oversee the grocery and front-end department.
• Acting as boots-on-the-ground support and backup for Associates across store departments, from the front-end of the store to the backroom.
• Partnering closely with our Core Management team to lead, direct, and supervise Associates, fostering a positive team environment.
• Responding to and resolving Associate issues including, but not limited to, addressing schedule concerns, holding Associates accountable for job performance, and handling customer complaints.
• Building and maintaining relationships with vendors and assisting the Core Management team in holding vendors accountable to Dierbergs standards.
• Providing exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers.
• Collaborating with our Core Management team to understand variables that impact store profitability and assists with controlling such variables, including gross margin, inventory control, and operating expenses.
• Assisting in payroll management, Associate scheduling, inventory and ordering, and vendor partnerships.
• Acting as a Store Manager in their absence, demonstrating real-time leadership and decision-making skills.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Customer service

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Dierbergs Markets, Inc. seeks a focused, hands-on Manager Trainee to be a visible working leader in the grocery and front-end areas. You will rotate through customer service and operations, learning all aspects of the business and preparing for future advancement.

This designated learning role emphasizes practical, on-the-floor leadership, team development, and adherence to Dierbergs standards, with opportunities to progress toward Assistant Department Manager or Manager Trainee roles.