Independent Operator: Own Your Store & Uncapped Earnings

Grocery Outlet; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Grocery Outlet invites entrepreneurial individuals to own and operate their own store, assuming full responsibility for daily operations, leadership, merchandising, and community engagement. You decide schedules, drive profitability, and work with corporate support to optimize performance.

Ideal candidates bring at least 4 years of retail management experience, a strong leadership mindset, and financial know-how to grow a profitable business within our independent operator model.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ retail store management or multi-unit restaurant management experience.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for retail and customer service.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Business and financial acumen with operational oversight.
• Willingness to relocate and complete full training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations, inventory, compliance, and profitability.
• Recruit, hire, and train a high-performing team.
• Manage buying and merchandising to meet local preferences.
• Engage with the community and support local causes.
• Drive financial performance including sales, margins, expenses.
• Create a welcoming, well-stocked store environment.
• Operate autonomously while using corporate support.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Financial acumen

Job description

Grocery Outlet invites entrepreneurial individuals to own and operate their own store, assuming full responsibility for daily operations, leadership, merchandising, and community engagement. You decide schedules, drive profitability, and work with corporate support to optimize performance.

Ideal candidates bring at least 4 years of retail management experience, a strong leadership mindset, and financial know-how to grow a profitable business within our independent operator model.