Market Manager - Assistant

United Supermarkets, LLC; Snyder (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

United Supermarkets, LLC in Snyder, TX seeks a Market Assistant Manager to lead guest relations and support the Department Manager in daily operations, ordering, merchandising, and staff training. This vital role helps maintain department conditions and drives customer satisfaction.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, achievement of financial goals, food safety compliance, and collaboration with the management team to deliver excellent service in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year store experience.
• Ability to work with all levels of management in a professional manner.
• Ability to multitask and work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 100 lbs and standing for long periods.
• Certified Food Safety Manager certification required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Flexible to work various hours including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to accept coaching and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Acknowledge, greet, and engage guests in the department.
• Assist in interviewing, training, scheduling, and performance management of team members.
• Coordinate information distribution to the department and maintain positive morale.
• Demonstrate leadership by managing time and delegation effectively.
• Support and implement division concepts and programs.
• Contribute to meeting financial goals and ensuring product availability and guest solutions.
• Safeguard department assets and enforce safety procedures.
• Maintain store cleanliness and safe work environment; ensure proper processes are followed.
• Collaborate with Department Manager on production and promotion planning.
• Coach and develop team members per policies; assist with inventory coordination and reporting.
• Cover department duties in the absence of the Department Manager.
• Perform other duties as required by upper management.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Market Assistant Manager is first and foremost responsible for guest relations and satisfaction. He/She supports the Department Manager regarding all department duties such as ordering, merchandising, maintaining department conditions and training department clerks. He/She is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in leading the efficient, effective, safe, legal and profitable operations of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• When a guest enters my area or department, my first and most important responsibility becomes to acknowledge, greet, and engage that guest
• Assist in interviewing, training, scheduling, performance and productivity of all department team members
• Assists with communication of information distribution to entire department
• Responsible for maintaining positive atmosphere, spirit and morale within the department
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills by managing time and delegation
• Support and execute division concepts and programs
• Contribute in executing and meeting financial goals
• Ensure quality and consistent product availability and solutions to our guests
• Assist with safeguarding, controlling and monitoring all department assets, ensuring policies and procedures are implemented for control of assets
• Practice safe work habits; maintain a high level of store cleanliness, organization, and a safe work environment; encourage team members to do the same
• Ensure department systems and processes are utilized consistently and correctly
• Collaborate with Department Manager for meetings with the department leadership team to effectively plan production and promotion goals
• Assist with the coaching and development of team members as necessary in accordance with policies and procedures with support from Department Manager and Talent Management
• Assists with coordinating the books and manuals to ensure they are kept updated
• Assists with coordinating inventory process and reporting
• Must be able to take care of all department issues in the event of the absence of the Department Manager, which would include ordering, delegating, multitasking, forecasting, prioritizing and merchandising
• Ensure that Food Safety Procedures are adhered to
• Demonstrate good conflict management skills
• Performs other duties as requested or required by upper management

Key Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year store experience
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of management and subordinates in a professional manner
• Ability to self-motivate, problem-solve and work with minimal supervision.
• Be able to perform all other physical aspects of the position including but not limited to bending, squatting, standing, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and walking
• Ability to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours)
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work within a freezer for up to 15 minutes
• Ability to work for periods of up to 8-10 hours in 50 degree temperatures. (controlled atmosphere for sanitation purposes)
• Must possess technical skills to perform basic math and computer tasks (Word, Excel, and Email)
• Ability to work at fast-paced, but efficient and controlled manner
• Must maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Must be flexible to work various hours/shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude

This job description is intended to provide a high-level of general requirements for this position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure proper operations.